In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Banana yards.
01What Put Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.2% above the period average and right at 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹6,484. 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 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Banana rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.