Pulling together the 23 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹6,600 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 89.1% above the period average — just 1.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Naranganam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Puramattom VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Ranni VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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.
The ₹1,250 (14.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹3,490. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 23 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.