As the 16 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. This is one of several Papaya rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
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.
Today's rate is about 8.5% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
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 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,225. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Before carting Papaya to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Papaya traded at this rate in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.