Pulling together the 02 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just 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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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.
Right now Banana is about 0.4% above the period average — just 5.0% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 02 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹2,250 (29.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,700 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,466. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,350 |
| 17 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 02 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.