Here's the 23 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹7,250 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
At this level, Banana is about 13.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 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 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Pandalam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,415. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 23 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.