With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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 12.0% above the period average and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Singanallur(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.
A spread of ₹2,250 (25.7%) 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 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,919. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Athur(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.