In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹6,100 per quintal in Parathode VFPCK Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Banana - Green is about 15.0% above the period average — just 1.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Channapetta VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Chathannoore VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Parathode VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tindivanam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Pampady Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
At ₹2,200 (44.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana - Green matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Parathode VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹5,303. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
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
Going to the top Banana - Green market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Parathode VFPCK Market APMC logged this Banana - Green rate on 16 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.