In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Piravam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya(Raw), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,000 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Piravam Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya(Raw) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya(Raw) is about 4.1% above the period average, sitting just 28.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Papaya(Raw) rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Betnoti APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 3 Manubazar APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 4 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 5 Deogarh APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 6 Dhenkanal APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 7 Kendupatna(Niali) APMC | ₹1,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹3,300 (194.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya(Raw) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya(Raw) prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,803. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Piravam Market APMC led Papaya(Raw) on 21 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.