In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,160 per quintal in Jagadhri APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
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₹2,160
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,160
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Banana is about 15.1% below the period average — just 32.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jagadhri 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 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Mezhuveli VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹1,900 (23.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Jagadhri APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,160 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,160 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,492 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 wrap up, Jagadhri APMC logged this Banana rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.