In today's crop-price rundown for 08 Sep 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Banana about 0.2% above the period average, and just 5.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Gudiyatham(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 ₹1,500 (18.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,700 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,480. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 08 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.