Turning to the 28 Oct 2026 APMC board, Vadaseri RM APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 43.0% above the period average and just 7.1% 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 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Ahmedgarh APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,250 (23.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Vadaseri RM APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,547. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Oct 2026, Vadaseri RM 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.