In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,365 per quintal in Raman APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,425
- Lowest Price Today₹2,305
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,365
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
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 13.6% below the period average, sitting just 24.9% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Ranni VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Channapatna APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (17.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Raman APMC ranged between ₹2,305 and ₹3,150, with the average around ₹2,737. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,365 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,405 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,360 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,415 | ₹2,315 | ₹2,360 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,410 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,365 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,405 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,365 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,405 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,352 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,515 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,460 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,105 | ₹3,005 | ₹3,045 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,105 | ₹3,005 | ₹3,045 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,105 | ₹3,015 | ₹3,055 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,115 | ₹3,005 | ₹3,045 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,095 | ₹3,015 | ₹3,045 |
| 28 Jun | ₹3,100 | ₹3,005 | ₹3,055 |
| 25 Jun | ₹3,115 | ₹3,015 | ₹3,040 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,150 | ₹3,015 | ₹3,105 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Raman APMC on 20 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.