As the 22 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
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
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.0% above the period average and just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 22 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 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(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.
The ₹1,000 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,660. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Papaya rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 22 Aug 2026, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC set the pace for Papaya. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.