Here's the 29 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kovilnada VFPCK Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Banana yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Banana is about 24.5% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,500 (27.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kovilnada VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,623. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Kovilnada VFPCK Market APMC on 29 Oct 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.