Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Sirsa APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 7.1% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sirsa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Mezhuveli VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
The ₹2,000 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Sirsa APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,590. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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 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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Sirsa APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.