In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Aug 2026, Attingal Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Robusta)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 95.1% above the period average — just 9.1% 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 Attingal Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(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.
At ₹1,600 (19.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Attingal Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹5,125. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Banana found its strongest bid at Attingal Market APMC on 13 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.