Checking the day's mandi numbers for 05 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 15.4% above the period average — just 5.8% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,247. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Jun | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kottakkal Market APMC logged this Banana rate on 05 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.