In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Shahaswan APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana - Green Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 6.4% below the period average and just 36.4% 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
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Pandanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Channapetta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (21.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana - Green prices at Shahaswan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,496. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,260 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
The day's best Banana - Green rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shahaswan APMC posted this Banana - Green rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.