As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹6,100 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana - Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana - Green about 28.7% above the period average, and just 6.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kollam Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana - Green.
That ₹2,000 (32.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana - Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,740. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Banana - Green today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana - Green was priced at this level in Palakkad Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.