As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Banana was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Banana markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
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.
Today's rate is about 22.5% below the period average and just 61.2% 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 9 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹1,500 (17.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹6,700, with the average around ₹3,357. 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 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
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 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Kayamkulam Market 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.