From today's trading desk on 19 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kuthuparambu Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Banana is about 7.8% above the period average, sitting just 13.0% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (17.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kuthuparambu Market APMC ranged between ₹6,300 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,422. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Kuthuparambu Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.