In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Masli APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana - Green Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana - Green arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana - Green is about 0.5% above the period average, sitting just 15.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Channapetta VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Chathannoore VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Parathode VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Kodungalloor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Puthupariyaram VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,700 (30.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Banana - Green prices at Masli APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,692. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
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
Going to the top Banana - Green market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana - Green stood at Masli APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.