Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Parappanangadi VFPCK Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Banana yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana is about 40.6% above the period average, sitting just 1.7% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Parappanangadi VFPCK Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹1,750 (22.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Parappanangadi VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,196. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹400 | ₹4,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Parappanangadi 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.