Pulling together the 31 Jul 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 18.5% above the period average — just 7.1% 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 31 Jul 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 Vellore APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,483. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 31 Jul 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.