In the latest market update for 17 Sep 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Pulpally Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
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.
Right now Banana is about 3.4% above the period average — just 36.8% 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 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 9 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,481. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Pulpally Market APMC on 17 Sep 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.