Question 1

What is the current average price of Banana in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Banana in Meghalaya is currently ₹4,341 per quintal (₹43.41/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Banana available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Banana is ₹200 per quintal in Tura Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Banana being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Banana is recorded at ₹45,000 per quintal in Nongpoh (R-Bhoi) Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Banana prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 15 Mandis in Meghalaya today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Banana prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Meghalaya, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Banana?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹4,341, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Meghalaya have the best Banana rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
East Garo Hills	1	₹1,500	₹6,400	₹3,589
West Jaintia Hills	2	₹1,400	₹12,500	₹3,644
West Garo Hills	3	₹200	₹8,500	₹5,125
South West Garo Hills	1	₹5,000	₹5,500	₹5,250
West Khasi Hills	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,500
Ri Bhoi	1	₹550	₹45,000	₹6,294
East Jaintia Hills	1	₹5,000	₹8,000	₹6,667
South Garo Hills	2	₹5,000	₹9,000	₹7,000
East Khasi Hills	1	₹8,000	₹15,000	₹11,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
BananaOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-02-16
BananaOther	Mawkyrwat	South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹5500	₹5250	2026-02-14
BananaOther	Sohra	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹11000	₹15000	₹13000	2026-02-14
BananaOther	Gasuapara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-02-11
BananaOther	Baghmara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹8000	₹9000	₹8500	2026-02-09
BananaOther	Mawkyrwat	South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹5500	₹5250	2026-02-03
BananaOther	Baghmara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹8000	₹9000	₹8500	2026-02-02
BananaOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-01-31
BananaOther	Sohra	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	₹8000	₹12000	₹10000	2026-01-29
BananaOther	Gasuapara	South Garo Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-01-28

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