Pulling together the 12 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
At this level, Banana is about 70.8% above the period average, sitting just 2.4% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,750 |
| 2 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,250 (26.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹4,800. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
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
The headline Banana rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Parassala Market APMC on 12 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.