In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 18.2% above the period average, and just 20.0% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chinnalapatti(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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
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.
That ₹2,400 (27.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,769. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Banana at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.