Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹9,750 per quintal in Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 52.5% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Viralimalai(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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,392. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.