Pulling together the 19 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Kolayad VFPCK Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 16.7% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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
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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kolayad VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,399. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Kolayad VFPCK Market APMC on 19 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.