In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Parakkodu Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Banana markets.
01What Put Parakkodu 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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 3.4% below the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Mezhuveli VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Banana prices at Parakkodu Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Parakkodu Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.