In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Kopaganj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,880
- Lowest Price Today₹3,799
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Medium)
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.
At this level, Banana is about 2.5% above the period average, sitting just 13.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kopaganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Thengamam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,500 (18.8%), 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 Kopaganj APMC ranged between ₹379 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹3,709. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,880 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,888 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,888 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,830 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,810 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,810 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,810 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,780 | ₹3,799 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,810 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,796 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,810 | ₹3,790 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,890 | ₹3,799 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹379 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,795 | ₹3,798 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,785 | ₹3,790 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,788 | ₹3,799 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,795 | ₹3,780 | ₹3,790 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,779 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,779 | ₹3,789 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,950 | ₹3,780 | ₹3,790 |
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
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Kopaganj APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.