Turning to the 03 Sep 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹1,550 per quintal in Payakaraopeta APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Karpura)
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 11.7% below the period average, and just 35.4% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 03 Sep 2026, so you can see where Payakaraopeta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(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.
The ₹1,500 (17.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Payakaraopeta APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,755. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,749 | ₹1,549 | ₹1,649 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,757 | ₹1,737 | ₹1,747 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Payakaraopeta APMC reported Banana at this level on 03 Sep 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.