In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,700 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Banana yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 2.7% below the period average, sitting just 14.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (17.6%) 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 Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹3,804. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Banana stood at SMY Bhuntar APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.