Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Papaya was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Mukerian APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Papaya today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 9.9% below the period average and just 44.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 4 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹750 (14.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Mukerian APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,775. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Papaya traded at this rate in Mukerian APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.