Reading today's price tape for 04 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Banana yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Banana is about 49.0% above the period average — just 15.0% 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 04 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,704. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,750 |
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
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
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 04 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.