Here's the 05 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,100
- Lowest Price Today₹5,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Palayamthodan)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 88.3% above the period average — just 1.6% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 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 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Kuthuparambu Market 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹6,100, with the average around ₹3,187. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kayamkulam Market APMC logged this Banana rate on 05 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.