Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹2,250 per quintal in Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Papaya markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Papaya is about 5.8% below the period average — just 25.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Thanesar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,300 |
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.
The ₹800 (15.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Papaya prices at Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,389. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Papaya changed hands at this rate in Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.