In the latest market update for 14 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Channapatna 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
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₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Elakki Bale)
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.
At this level, Banana is about 45.9% above the period average, sitting just 11.8% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹1,900 (23.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Channapatna APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹5,140. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹3,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,700 |
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
Going to the top Banana market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 Channapatna APMC on 14 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.