Based on what the markets reported on 18 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹1,815 per quintal in Maigalganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹1,830
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,815
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana - Green is about 5.6% below the period average, sitting just 10.1% 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
This table ranks Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Tindivanam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,950 (61.5%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Maigalganj APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,020, with the average around ₹1,923. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,830 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,815 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,840 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,820 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,825 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,860 | ₹1,820 | ₹1,840 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,860 | ₹1,820 | ₹1,840 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,875 | ₹1,840 | ₹1,860 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,880 | ₹1,840 | ₹1,860 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,890 | ₹1,840 | ₹1,860 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,860 | ₹1,880 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,860 | ₹1,880 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,910 | ₹1,870 | ₹1,890 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,915 | ₹1,880 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,920 | ₹1,880 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,930 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,915 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,925 | ₹1,880 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,930 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,915 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,940 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,920 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,940 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,920 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,955 | ₹1,920 | ₹1,940 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,960 | ₹1,920 | ₹1,940 |
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
Before carting Banana - Green to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana - Green rate at Maigalganj APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.