In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Palayamthodan)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 42.9% below the period average — just 62.8% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 13 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Inchakkad VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
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 ₹1,600 (19.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹5,606. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kottayam Market APMC logged this Banana rate on 13 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.