In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Sep 2026, Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,000 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 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.
This puts Banana about 17.4% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 20 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,500 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,372. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Banana on 20 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.