From today's trading desk on 20 Aug 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹640 per quintal in Kicchha APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Banana markets.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹640
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
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.
At this level, Banana is about 1.7% above the period average, sitting just 8.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kicchha 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 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Mallappally VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Ranni VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Channapatna APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 (17.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kicchha APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹700, with the average around ₹629. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹640 |
| 19 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹640 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 29 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 27 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹640 |
| 25 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
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 day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Kicchha APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.