With the 16 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Garh Shankar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
This puts Banana about 5.5% above the period average, and just 8.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,500 (17.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Garh Shankar APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,032. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Garh Shankar APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.