In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-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 9.2% above the period average and just 5.8% 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
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Hamirpur APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Thanesar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 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.
That ₹750 (14.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Papaya prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,486. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
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
Selling Papaya well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Papaya rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.