Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,850 per quintal in RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Banana rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 10.0% above the period average — just 3.8% 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 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Vellore RM 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.
At ₹2,250 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹8,046. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 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.