In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,350 per quintal in Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 38.9% below the period average and just 60.8% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
That ₹1,600 (20.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,845. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,550 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Banana rate on 18 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.