In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Samana APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 1.1% below the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Channapatna 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.
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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Samana APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,729. 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Samana APMC on 20 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.