As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Thrippunithura Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Thrippunithura Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 46.7% above the period average and just 18.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kollam Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹2,000 (32.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana - Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,588. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹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
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Thrippunithura Market APMC set the pace for Banana - Green. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.