With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹1,050 per quintal in Railway Koduru APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,150
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Medium)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.5% below the period average and just 34.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Railway Koduru 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 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 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 ₹2,000 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Railway Koduru APMC ranged between ₹725 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,111. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹950 | ₹1,050 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹950 | ₹1,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹850 | ₹950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹925 | ₹725 | ₹825 |
| 13 Aug | ₹950 | ₹750 | ₹850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹850 | ₹950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹950 | ₹750 | ₹850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹800 | ₹950 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,025 | ₹825 | ₹925 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹850 | ₹950 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,090 | ₹890 | ₹990 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹950 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,590 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,490 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,450 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,580 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,460 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,570 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,470 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
Going to the top Banana market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Railway Koduru APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.