With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Banana yards.
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₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 26.3% above the period average, and just 8.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 20 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 Nanganallur(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 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Ranni VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Channapatna APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Denkanikottai(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.
At ₹1,500 (17.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹4,700 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,178. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Thalasserry Market APMC reported Banana at this level on 20 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.