In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01What Put Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 3.6% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
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.
The ₹1,600 (20.3%) 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 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,310. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC reported Banana at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.