Banana Mandi Price in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Banana sold at a median modal price of ₹3,500 per quintal in Madurai on 18 Sep 2026, against ₹9,000 on 17 Sep 2026. That is 31.7% below the 30-day average of ₹5,125. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹4,000.
- Latest modal
- ₹3,500₹35 per kg · 18 Sep 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹5,1254 reported days
- 90-day change
- -22.2%4 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹4,000Madurai is -12.5%
Banana price trend in Madurai
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 18 Sep 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in Madurai, 18 Sep 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai )Red Banana · Local | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Besrai · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 |
| Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Besrai · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 |
| Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Besrai · Local | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 |
| Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai )Besrai · Local | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 |
| Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Besrai · Local | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 |
| Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,750 |
| Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 |
| Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,050 |
| Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹1,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 |
| Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,750 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹3,500 | ₹1,750 | ₹9,000 | 12 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹9,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹9,000 | 2 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | ₹3,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹9,000 | 6 |
| 13 Sep 2026 | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,000 | 6 |
Only days a mandi reported are listed. A missing date means no report, not a price of zero.
Banana in nearby districts
| District | Distance | Median modal |
|---|---|---|
| Virudhunagar18 Sep 2026 | ≈52 km | ₹3,500 |
| Sivaganga18 Sep 2026 | ≈58 km | ₹3,750 |
| Dindigul18 Sep 2026 | ≈58 km | ₹3,800 |
| Theni18 Sep 2026 | ≈65 km | ₹3,600 |
| Ramanathapuram18 Sep 2026 | ≈73 km | ₹4,750 |
| Pudukkottai18 Sep 2026 | ≈97 km | ₹4,750 |
| Karur18 Sep 2026 | ≈107 km | ₹5,500 |
| Thirupur18 Sep 2026 | ≈108 km | ₹4,100 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the banana price in Madurai today?
On 18 Sep 2026, 12 reports from Madurai gave a median modal price of ₹3,500 per quintal (about ₹35 per kg), ranging from ₹1,750 to ₹9,000.
Is banana cheaper in Madurai than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Madurai's median was 12.5% below the Tamil Nadu median of ₹4,000 on the same day. Different varieties and grades can explain part of a gap.
How has the banana price in Madurai changed recently?
Across 4 reported days in the last 90, the median moved -22.2%. The highest was ₹9,000 on 17 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹3,500 on 16 Sep 2026.