Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,750 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya is about 12.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
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 ₹1,350 (30.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,131. 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 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹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
The day's best Papaya rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Papaya on 16 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.