Reading today's price tape for 24 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Karera(F&V) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana-Organic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana is about 26.7% below the period average, sitting just 51.6% 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 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹2,000 (22.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Karera(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹3,100, with the average around ₹2,047. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Karera(F&V) APMC on 24 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.