Going by the latest APMC figures for 24 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Siddavatam APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Banana markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
Today's rate is about 0.8% below the period average and just 11.1% 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 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Siddavatam 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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Bharananganam VFPCK APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹1,613. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Net-net, Siddavatam APMC posted this Banana rate on 24 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.