With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹8,850 per quintal in RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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 10.2% above the period average, and just 3.8% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,500 (29.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹8,029. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 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.