In the price report dated 19 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹1,550 per quintal in Railway Koduru APMC. See where this sits in the day's Papaya range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 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.
This puts Papaya about 4.3% below the period average, and just 22.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
That ₹850 (16.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Railway Koduru APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,620. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
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
When picking where to sell Papaya, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Papaya was priced at this level in Railway Koduru APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.