As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Neyyattinkara VFPCK Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 16.6% above the period average, and just 16.0% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thengamam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Enadimangalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (17.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Neyyattinkara VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,405. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Jun | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Neyyattinkara VFPCK Market APMC reported Banana at this level on 22 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.