In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana - Green Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 18.0% above the period average and just 16.4% 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 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Cheriyanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Kollam Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Harippad 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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (28.6%) 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 ₹3,897. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 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 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Banana - Green traded at this rate in Chelakkara Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.