Across the reporting yards on 12 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Papaya today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Papaya about 3.0% above the period average, and just 13.6% 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 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 6 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹800 (15.4%) 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 Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,611. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Papaya today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In a nutshell, Papaya was priced at this level in Kathua (F&V) APMC on 12 Sep 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.