In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana - Green Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Right now Banana - Green is about 26.5% above the period average — just 10.9% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Channapetta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Chathannoore VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 9 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pullur Periya VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana - Green.
A spread of ₹1,600 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,872. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana - Green, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana - Green changed hands at this rate in Chelakkara Market APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.