Pulling together the 24 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Mala VFPCK Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana is about 1.0% above the period average, sitting just 38.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Mala VFPCK 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 | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹2,500 (29.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Mala VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,257. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,950 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Mala VFPCK Market APMC on 24 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.