Banana Mandi Price in Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Banana sold at a median modal price of ₹9,500 per quintal in Thirunelveli on 18 Sep 2026, against ₹2,750 on 17 Sep 2026. That is 58.3% above the 30-day average of ₹6,000. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹4,000.
- Latest modal
- ₹9,500₹95 per kg · 18 Sep 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹6,0003 reported days
- 90-day change
- +65.2%3 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹4,000Thirunelveli is +137.5%
Banana price trend in Thirunelveli
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 Thirunelveli, 18 Sep 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai )Red Banana · Local | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 |
| Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Red Banana · Local | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 |
| Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,750 |
| Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai )Banana - Green · Local | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,750 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹9,500 | ₹2,750 | ₹10,500 | 4 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹9,500 | 5 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | ₹5,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹5,750 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli | ≈0 km | — |
| Kanniyakumari | ≈35 km | — |
| Nagercoil (Kannyiakumari)18 Sep 2026 | ≈44 km | ₹7,250 |
| Thoothukudi | ≈56 km | — |
| Tuticorin18 Sep 2026 | ≈56 km | ₹3,250 |
| Tenkasi | ≈62 km | — |
| Virudhunagar18 Sep 2026 | ≈109 km | ₹3,500 |
| Theni18 Sep 2026 | ≈148 km | ₹3,600 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the banana price in Thirunelveli today?
On 18 Sep 2026, 4 reports from Thirunelveli gave a median modal price of ₹9,500 per quintal (about ₹95 per kg), ranging from ₹2,750 to ₹10,500.
Is banana cheaper in Thirunelveli than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Thirunelveli's median was 137.5% above 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 Thirunelveli changed recently?
Across 3 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +65.2%. The highest was ₹9,500 on 18 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹2,750 on 17 Sep 2026.