Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹920 per quintal in Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Banana today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹940
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹920
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Desi(Bontha))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 8.5% below the period average — just 34.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹1,500 (17.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹1,400, with the average around ₹1,006. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | ₹910 | ₹900 | ₹905 |
| 10 Sep | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 09 Sep | ₹930 | ₹920 | ₹925 |
| 05 Sep | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 03 Sep | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,020 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,010 |
| 31 Aug | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 24 Aug | ₹910 | ₹900 | ₹905 |
| 22 Aug | ₹910 | ₹900 | ₹905 |
| 21 Aug | ₹940 | ₹920 | ₹930 |
| 19 Aug | ₹940 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 18 Aug | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,140 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,120 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,140 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,120 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,260 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,230 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,050 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.