Across the reporting yards on 19 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Kollam Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Banana markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.5% below the period average and just 36.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kollam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,924. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Kollam Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.