In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Shahaswan APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Shahaswan APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Amruthapani)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Banana about 4.1% above the period average, and just 13.5% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 24 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (17.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Shahaswan APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,162. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Shahaswan APMC reported Banana at this level on 24 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.