From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Parassala Market APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Rasakathai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 54.3% above the period average, sitting just 2.9% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Parassala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹1,600 (20.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,408. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Parassala Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.