In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana - Green Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Banana - Green is about 30.8% 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
This table ranks Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Chennithala VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Cheriyanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Chalakudy Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
The ₹2,000 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,879. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC led Banana - Green on 21 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.