In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Tsemenyu APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Tsemenyu APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya-Organic)
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.
Today's rate is about 6.3% below the period average and just 35.7% 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 rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,200 |
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.
At ₹900 (17.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Papaya matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Papaya prices at Tsemenyu APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,800. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
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
Going to the top Papaya market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Tsemenyu APMC posted this Papaya rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.