In the latest market update for 26 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,460 per quintal in Naugarh APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Papaya markets in the table that follows.
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₹3,480
- Lowest Price Today₹3,420
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,460
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Papaya is about 8.8% above the period average — just 0.6% 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 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 PMY Kather Solan APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
A spread of ₹700 (14.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Papaya prices at Naugarh APMC ranged between ₹2,735 and ₹3,480, with the average around ₹3,181. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹3,480 | ₹3,420 | ₹3,460 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,380 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,360 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,290 | ₹3,260 | ₹3,280 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,180 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,160 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,260 | ₹3,240 | ₹3,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,240 | ₹3,220 | ₹3,230 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,210 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,180 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,180 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,160 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,995 | ₹2,980 | ₹2,990 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,735 | ₹2,735 | ₹2,735 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Papaya today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To wrap up, Naugarh APMC logged this Papaya rate on 26 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.