Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 8.1% below the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
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 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kopaganj APMC | ₹3,800 |
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.
At ₹3,700 (97.4%), 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 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,163. 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 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 28 Jun | ₹8,400 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC on 17 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.