In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Balarampuram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya(Raw), clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Balarampuram Market APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya(Raw) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 4.4% below the period average and just 7.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya(Raw) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampuram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Bassi Pathana APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Deogarh APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Betnoti APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 7 Manubazar APMC | ₹2,300 |
| 8 Jaleswar APMC | ₹2,200 |
| 9 Mohanpur APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Sonamura APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 11 Rampurmaniharan APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Kulai APMC | ₹1,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya(Raw).
A spread of ₹4,700 (261.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Papaya(Raw) prices at Balarampuram Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,800. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Papaya(Raw) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Balarampuram Market APMC set the pace for Papaya(Raw). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.