Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹1,210 per quintal in Khandhla APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Khandhla APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,220
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,210
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
At this level, Papaya is about 24.6% below the period average, sitting just 40.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Khandhla APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Thanesar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(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.
A spread of ₹750 (14.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Khandhla APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,020, with the average around ₹1,605. 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 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,210 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,220 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,210 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,240 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,220 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,260 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,230 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,350 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,325 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,360 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,330 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,340 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,320 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,380 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,340 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,380 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,340 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,405 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,405 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,420 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,420 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,410 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,420 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,410 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,420 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,410 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,440 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,420 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,460 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,430 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,480 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,440 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,490 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,445 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Papaya stood at Khandhla APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.