In the price report dated 19 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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 26.3% above the period average, and right at 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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 (25.7%), 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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,919. 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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: Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Banana at this level on 19 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.