Checking the day's mandi numbers for 15 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 22.4% below the period average, sitting just 55.3% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Nanganallur(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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (17.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹4,895. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
All told, this is where Banana stood at Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC on 15 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.