As the 16 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Pala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,800 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Banana.
01What Put Pala Market APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 40.0% above the period average, and just 2.5% 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 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Pala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Kurumassery VFPCK Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 6 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 7 Kopaganj APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Gurgaon APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Rampuraphul(Nabha Mandi) APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aymanam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Roorkee APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹6,800 (680.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Pala Market APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,573. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pala Market APMC was the market to beat for Banana on 16 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.