Here's the 16 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹7,250 per quintal in Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Banana yards.
01What Put Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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 22.3% above the period average — just 3.3% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (17.6%) 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 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,926. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 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.