With the 08 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Valsad APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 4.6% below the period average and just 25.0% 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 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Valsad 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 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Thanjavur(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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Valsad APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,573. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,550 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,750 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Valsad APMC posted this Banana rate on 08 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.