Pulling together the 21 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Kanjangadu Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Kanjangadu Market APMC on Top Today
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₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana is about 28.9% above the period average, sitting just 5.3% 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 Kanjangadu Market 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.
The ₹1,500 (17.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kanjangadu Market APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,983. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Banana stood at Kanjangadu Market 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.