Farmers, take note — on August 15, 2026, Banana at Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC touched an average of ₹8,500 per quintal. Before selling, do check today's high of ₹8,500.
Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC Auction Report — August 15, 2026
- Highest Price Today₹8,500 / Qtl
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500 / Qtl
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500 / Qtl
- Quality GradeNendra Bale / Grade A
- Market StateKeralam
In a mandi, 'modal' means the price where the most trade happened. An average of ₹8,500 sitting near a high of ₹8,500 shows healthy demand and active bidding.
Seasonal Context · General Guidance
Most of India is in the monsoon season right now. Heavy rain can disrupt transport and reduce mandi arrivals, which may push some commodity prices higher. For accurate local conditions, check your regional weather department updates.
Banana Price Across Top Mandis in Keralam
| Mandi / Market | Modal Price (₹/Qtl) |
|---|---|
| Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| Chengamanad VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| Inchakkad VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| Plappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| Nedumpana VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| Ranniangadi Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| Valakom VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| Attingal Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
Across these markets, Banana is dearest at Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC (₹8,500) and cheapest at Ranniangadi Market APMC (₹7,000) — a spread of ₹1,500/quintal (21%). Wider gaps can mean better arbitrage for traders willing to move produce between yards.
Price History — Trend Report
| Date | High | Low | Average (Modal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2026 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Aug 2026 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug 2026 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 09 Jul 2026 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
The Right Way to Sell Produce — For Farmers
If you can hold your crop and today's ₹8,500 doesn't satisfy you, don't rush — over the last two weeks the price dipped to ₹3,400 and also climbed to ₹8,500. Patient, staggered selling tends to work better.
For Buyers — Market Conditions
Wholesale buyers can read today's market as well-supported. The link between the high and the average (₹8,500) shows sustained demand. In coming days, transport and storage will shape prices.