Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 35.2% below the period average — just 53.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Mezhuveli VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹2,000 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹5,867. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Banana today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Punalur Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.