Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Kohima APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Papaya is about 3.5% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,450 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
A spread of ₹750 (14.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Papaya prices at Kohima APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Papaya, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Papaya stood at Kohima APMC on 16 Sep 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.