Based on 25 years of data, Banana - Green prices in India typically peak in August (about 8% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 6% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +8%
Weakest month
December
vs average −6%
100 = annual average (₹1,878/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 96.7 | ₹1,816 |
| February | 97.3 | ₹1,827 |
| March | 97.2 | ₹1,825 |
| April | 95.6 | ₹1,795 |
| May | 100.3 | ₹1,883 |
| June | 101.8 | ₹1,912 |
| July | 104.5 | ₹1,962 |
| August★ Best | 108.3 | ₹2,034 |
| September | 105.7 | ₹1,985 |
| October | 102.6 | ₹1,927 |
| November | 96.2 | ₹1,806 |
| DecemberLowest | 93.9 | ₹1,763 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹3,826/quintal in May 2026.
