In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 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.
Right now Banana is about 5.7% below the period average — just 20.0% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 11 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,089. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, SMY Palampur APMC logged this Banana rate on 11 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.