Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,333 per quintal in Dasuya APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,333
- Lowest Price Today₹4,333
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,333
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
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 2.3% above the period average — just 27.8% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 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.
The ₹2,450 (27.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Dasuya APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,236. 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 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 | ₹4,333 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Dasuya 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.