In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Thoubal APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Thoubal APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 20.8% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹1,700 (20.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Thoubal APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,779. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Thoubal APMC on 24 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.