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Tamil Nadu agri varsity forecasts higher banana prices

2026-10-12 · 1 source · BusinessLine Economy

In short

Tamil Nadu’s agri varsity expects banana prices to be higher in October and November. Poovan may fetch ₹23-25 a kg, and Karpooravalli is seen at ₹25-28 a kg, if the weather stays favourable.

This matters to farmers and buyers because banana prices can change with supply and weather. The reporting does not say whether the forecast will come true.

What the reporting says

Tamil Nadu’s agri varsity forecast higher banana prices for October-November, with Poovan bananas expected at ₹23-25 a kg and Karpooravalli at ₹25-28 a kg. The earlier headline also said Nendran banana could fetch ₹33-35 a kg, but that figure is not repeated in the supplied summary. The projection depends on favourable weather conditions, and no actual market outcome is reported yet.

Why it matters

The Tamil Nadu agri varsity projected banana prices for the October-November period, with Poovan at ₹23-25 a kg and Karpooravalli at ₹25-28 a kg, subject to favourable weather. The headline also references Nendran at ₹33-35 a kg, but that number is not in the supplied summary. The immediate impact is on growers and traders planning for the two-month period, though the reporting does not give a current price or actual sales data.

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