Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Papaya was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Vikasnagar APMC. See where this sits in the day's Papaya range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Vikasnagar APMC on Top Today
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 16.3% below the period average, sitting just 31.8% 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 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vikasnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Gingee(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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (20.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Vikasnagar APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,793. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Papaya yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Papaya stood at Vikasnagar APMC on 14 Aug 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.