Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 26.8% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(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.
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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,417. 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 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Parassala Market APMC on 16 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.