Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Edathwa VFPCK Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Banana - Green today.
01What Put Edathwa VFPCK Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana - Green is about 23.4% above the period average, sitting right at 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
The table below lines up Banana - Green rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Edathwa VFPCK Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Edathwa VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (23.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana - Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Banana - Green prices at Edathwa VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,483. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
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
For Banana - Green, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Edathwa VFPCK Market APMC led Banana - Green on 23 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.