Reading today's price tape for 13 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,900 per quintal in Parlakhemundi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 8.1% below the period average, sitting just 36.7% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Parlakhemundi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
The ₹2,500 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Banana prices at Parlakhemundi APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,067. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Banana stood at Parlakhemundi APMC on 13 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.