Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Siddavatam APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 5.5% above the period average, sitting just 5.6% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Siddavatam APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,611. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Siddavatam APMC on 14 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.