Pulling together the 21 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,250 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
At this level, Banana is about 16.1% above the period average, sitting just 2.2% 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 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Vellore RM 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.
The ₹2,500 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹9,689. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 20 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Banana on 21 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.