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As of today, August 19, according to the Wholesale Price Index, the price of local (Bontha) bananas in major markets ranged from a maximum of 1420 rupees per quintal to a minimum of 1400 rupees per quintal, with an average price of 1500 rupees per quintal. The price of Amruthapani bananas in medium markets reached a maximum of 2500 rupees per quintal and a minimum of 1625 rupees per quintal, with an average price of 2400 rupees per quintal. The price of Banana Ripe in medium markets was at a maximum of 7200 rupees per quintal and a minimum of 1500 rupees per quintal, with a modal average price of 7000 rupees per quintal. The price of Red Banana in medium markets was at a maximum of 6400 rupees per quintal and a minimum of 5000 rupees per quintal, with an average price of 6200 rupees per quintal."