Across the reporting yards on 31 Jul 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,250
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 2.5% above the period average, and just 24.7% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Jul 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 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kuthuparambu 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,650, with the average around ₹2,682. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹3,250 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,250 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
The takeaway: Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC reported Banana at this level on 31 Jul 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.