In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 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. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 10.4% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ranipettai(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 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(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.
The ₹2,250 (25.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,967. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 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 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Banana on 17 Oct 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.