With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Koovapadi VFPCK Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Banana range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 36.4% above the period average, and just 12.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,700 (20.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Koovapadi VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,592. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Koovapadi VFPCK Market APMC reported Banana at this level on 12 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.