Turning to the 13 Oct 2026 APMC board, Papaya was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Rajampet APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Papaya markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Papaya about 5.5% below the period average, and just 11.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
The ₹1,550 (29.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Rajampet APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,588. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
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 yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rajampet APMC reported Papaya at this level on 13 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.