In today's crop-price rundown for 19 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. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Papaya today.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.4% above the period average and just 4.2% 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
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Morinda APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (27.8%) 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,161. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 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 |
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 headline Papaya rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Papaya. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.