Turning to the 30 Aug 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.6% above the period average and just 11.5% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 30 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
The ₹1,700 (20.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,444. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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
Going to the top Banana market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 30 Aug 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.