In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Pulpally 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
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
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.
Right now Banana is about 28.5% above the period average — just 21.1% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹2,450 (27.8%), 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 ₹3,503. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 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 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Pulpally Market APMC on 16 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.