From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Pulpally Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
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 42.6% above the period average, sitting just 19.3% 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 Pulpally 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Plappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), 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 Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,225. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Pulpally Market APMC on 18 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.