In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Papaya is about 27.1% above the period average — right at 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
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
A spread of ₹1,250 (26.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Papaya prices at KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,721. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Papaya, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Papaya found its strongest bid at KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.