Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC. This is one of several Banana rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 9.9% above the period average — just 5.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Plappally VFPCK Market 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.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,913. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.