Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Papaya was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC. This is one of several Papaya rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Papaya arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
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.
At this level, Papaya is about 15.1% above the period average, sitting just 41.7% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Morinda APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹750 (15.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,150 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
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
Selling Papaya well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Papaya stood at Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC on 17 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.