Here's the 20 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Kasargod 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 5.4% above the period average — just 13.3% 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 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 Kasargod Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kasargod Market APMC logged this Banana rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.