In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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 20.3% above the period average and just 11.1% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(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.
The ₹2,000 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,649. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Banana rate on 18 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.