Across the reporting yards on 16 Jul 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 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.
Today's rate is about 0.3% above the period average and just 5.0% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 16 Jul 2026, so you can see where Melapalayam(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 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kodumon VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Ezhamkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Kadakkal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,700 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,470. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Jul 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Melapalayam(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.