Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹6,900 per quintal in Mukkom Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 10.3% above the period average — just 16.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (37.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Mukkom Market APMC ranged between ₹4,400 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹6,257. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹7,100 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Mukkom Market APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.