In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Papaya(Raw) was quoted at ₹1,050 per quintal in Surat APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Papaya(Raw) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya(Raw) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,050
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya(Raw) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Papaya(Raw) is about 3.4% below the period average — just 47.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya(Raw) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Betnoti APMC Leader | ₹2,700 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 3 Surat APMC | ₹1,050 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,650 (157.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya(Raw) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,087. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,050 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,050 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,050 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹700 | ₹1,050 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹700 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹600 | ₹950 |
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
When picking where to sell Papaya(Raw), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Papaya(Raw) changed hands at this rate in Surat APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.