Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,660 per quintal in APMC Yawal APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
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₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,660
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 18.5% below the period average — just 51.2% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Sasthamkotta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
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.
That ₹1,700 (20.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at APMC Yawal APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,037. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,660 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,660 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,710 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,660 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,710 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,710 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,810 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,860 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,860 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,710 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,610 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,510 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,760 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,760 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,760 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,660 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,710 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,810 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,910 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,150 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, APMC Yawal APMC logged this Banana rate on 12 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.