As the 14 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Banana was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Banana range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.4% above the period average and just 1.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
The ₹2,500 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,441. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Banana today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.