With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Punalur Market APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 13.9% above the period average and just 14.6% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Punalur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹1,700 (20.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,145. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Punalur 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.