In the price report dated 24 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
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 5.2% above the period average and just 17.0% 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 rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Bharananganam VFPCK APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana 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 prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹3,707. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Banana traded at this rate in SMY Baijnath 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.