In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Banana today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Banana is about 3.7% below the period average, sitting just 11.1% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,250 (25.7%) 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 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,311. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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, this was the Banana rate at Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.