As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Kottayam Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 25.2% above the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kottayam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,500 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,751. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kottayam Market APMC reported Banana at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.