In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kottayam Market APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
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.
At this level, Banana is about 40.3% above the period average, sitting just 8.0% 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 31 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹8,800, with the average around ₹5,772. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 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 |
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 headline Banana rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Kottayam Market APMC on 31 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.