In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Bilaspur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Banana markets in the table that follows.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Banana is about 6.7% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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
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 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 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Inchakkad VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Bilaspur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹2,156. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,150 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
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
The headline Banana rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Bilaspur APMC on 18 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.