In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Jul 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,690 per quintal in Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Banana yards.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,750
- Lowest Price Today₹4,520
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,690
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
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 20.6% above the period average and just 18.4% 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 rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Kadakkal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹1,650 and ₹5,750, with the average around ₹3,889. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,310 | ₹3,410 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,690 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,910 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,330 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,020 | ₹4,880 | ₹4,940 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,180 | ₹3,210 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,370 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,380 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,860 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,750 | ₹4,520 | ₹4,690 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,230 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,180 | ₹2,960 | ₹3,060 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,020 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,920 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,920 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,380 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,240 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Jul 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Edackattuvayal VFPCK 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.