In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Khateema APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya is about 14.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.6% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (22.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Khateema APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,365. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
The headline Papaya rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Papaya rate at Khateema APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.