Based on what the markets reported on 18 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Rajampet APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Papaya yards.
01What Put Rajampet APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Papaya is about 5.2% below the period average, sitting just 11.8% 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
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Gingee(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.
That ₹1,000 (20.0%) 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 Rajampet APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,582. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Papaya rate at Rajampet APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.