Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹976 per quintal in Katni(F&V) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Katni(F&V) APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹976
- 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 3.3% above the period average — just 34.9% 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 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹2,400 (27.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Katni(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹945. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹976 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹873 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹815 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹817 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,050 | ₹800 | ₹911 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹932 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹860 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹858 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹756 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹849 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹847 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,013 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,023 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Katni(F&V) APMC logged this Banana rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.