With the 15 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana - Green Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana - Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana - Green about 19.1% above the period average, and just 5.9% 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
This table ranks Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
At ₹2,250 (39.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana - Green matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,716. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana - Green yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC was the market to beat for Banana - Green on 15 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.