In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Papaya, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Papaya is about 6.3% above the period average — just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 3 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (20.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,646. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Papaya found its strongest bid at Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC on 20 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.