With the 19 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹2,130 per quintal in Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Banana range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,490
- Lowest Price Today₹2,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,130
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 18.1% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hoshangabad(F&V) 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 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,950 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,129. 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 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,130 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,110 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,130 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,120 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,130 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,130 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,130 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,490 | ₹2,030 | ₹2,110 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,530 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,130 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,030 | ₹2,120 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹1,960 | ₹2,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,510 | ₹2,030 | ₹2,140 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,150 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,470 | ₹1,990 | ₹2,140 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,440 | ₹1,970 | ₹2,150 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,110 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹1,990 | ₹2,130 |
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
Going to the top Banana market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Hoshangabad(F&V) APMC posted this Banana rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.