As the 16 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Papaya yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.4% above the period average and just 2.9% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 10 APMC Keshopur APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (27.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya 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 prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,081. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
Farmers comparing Papaya rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Papaya rate on 16 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.