Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Lehra Gaga APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Lehra Gaga APMC on Top Today
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₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
Right now Papaya is about 7.7% above the period average — just 9.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Thanesar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 SMY Rohroo 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.
At ₹750 (14.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Papaya matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Lehra Gaga APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,641. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,688 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,233 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,667 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,582 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,733 |
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 wrap up, Lehra Gaga APMC logged this Papaya rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.