Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Punalur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 13.9% above the period average, sitting just 14.6% 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 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Punalur Market APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 4 Annamanada VFPCK Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Kopaganj APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 Mukerian APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Siddavatam APMC | ₹1,700 |
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 ₹5,300 (311.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,145. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Punalur Market APMC led Banana on 14 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.