In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Tiruchengode APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 48.7% above the period average, and just 5.0% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Tiruchengode APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,111. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Tiruchengode APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.