In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,650 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 9.9% above the period average — just 47.0% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sampath Nagar(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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,412. 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 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
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 headline Banana rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.