Based on 25 years of data, Banana - Green prices in India typically peak in August (about 9% above the annual average) and bottom out in December (roughly 5% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +9%
Weakest month
December
vs average −5%
100 = annual average (₹1,863/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 97.4 | ₹1,815 |
| February | 98 | ₹1,826 |
| March | 97.8 | ₹1,822 |
| April | 96 | ₹1,789 |
| May | 100 | ₹1,863 |
| June | 102.2 | ₹1,904 |
| July | 105.3 | ₹1,962 |
| August★ Best | 109.1 | ₹2,033 |
| September | 103.1 | ₹1,921 |
| October | 99.7 | ₹1,858 |
| November | 96.9 | ₹1,805 |
| DecemberLowest | 94.6 | ₹1,763 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, July, September. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹3,554/quintal in August 2026.
