With the 20 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,250 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Papaya about 13.4% above the period average, and just 4.5% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 20 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
That ₹750 (15.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Papaya prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,630. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,950 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
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
For Papaya, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Papaya at this level on 20 Sep 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.