Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana - Green was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Kalpetta Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 28.2% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% short of 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
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Kollam Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Nedumkandam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,350 (19.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Kalpetta Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,432. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana - Green stood at Kalpetta Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.