With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Gurdaspur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,500 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Banana - Green.
01What's Behind Today's Banana - Green Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Other)
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.
This puts Banana - Green about 0.2% below the period average, and just 10.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gurdaspur APMC Leader | ₹2,500 |
| 2 Kopaganj APMC | ₹1,800 |
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 ₹700 (38.9%) 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 Gurdaspur APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,505. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana - Green, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gurdaspur APMC was the market to beat for Banana - Green on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.