In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Sitarganj APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Banana today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
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 7.6% below the period average, sitting just 51.1% 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 24 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 | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (22.2%) 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 Sitarganj APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,380. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Banana stood at Sitarganj APMC on 24 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.