With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.6% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 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 | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 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.
At ₹2,250 (25.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Edapadi (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.