As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Banana was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Patiala APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
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₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.3% below the period average and just 50.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
That ₹1,500 (17.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Patiala APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,230. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
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
Net-net, Patiala APMC posted this Banana rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.