In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹1,650 per quintal in Railway Koduru APMC. See where this sits in the day's Papaya range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Railway Koduru APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Papaya is about 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 17.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Vellore APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,500 (30.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Railway Koduru APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,670. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Papaya yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Papaya stood at Railway Koduru APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.