In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Thuraiyur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Papaya arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.8% below the period average and just 22.2% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Morinda APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
That ₹750 (15.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Thuraiyur APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,795. 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 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Papaya rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Thuraiyur APMC posted this Papaya rate on 17 Aug 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.