Wheat₹2,425
Mustard₹5,600
Potato₹1,200
Onion₹1,800
Tomato₹1,500
Bajra₹2,625
Maize₹2,225
Wheat₹2,425
Mustard₹5,600
Potato₹1,200
Onion₹1,800
Tomato₹1,500
Bajra₹2,625
Maize₹2,225
Tarntaran
Papaya

Today's Papaya Mandi Price — Tarntaran, Punjab

Patti APMC · 3 June 2026

Today's Modal Price

Patti APMC · 3 June 2026

₹/quintal

Papaya Mandi Price

₹3,000

About ₹30/kg

No previous data available
Min ₹3,000Max ₹3,000
Minimum Price

₹3,000

Maximum Price

₹3,000

Retail Estimate

₹38-48/kg

Today's Mandi Update

Tarntaran, Punjab · 18 mandis reporting

Today the price of Papaya at Patti APMC mandi (Tarntaran, Punjab) is ₹3,000/quintal, or about ₹30/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹3,000 to ₹3,000 per quintal. Across Punjab, Papaya is selling today from ₹1,700 (Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC) to ₹4,500 (Tanda Urmur APMC), across 18 mandis. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹38–₹48/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.

Last 30 Days Trend

Weekly Summary

Price (₹/quintal)₹3,000
Range₹2,800 – ₹3,000
Change₹200

Monthly Summary

Price (₹/quintal)₹3,000
Range₹2,000 – ₹3,000
ChangeNo change

Papaya Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne

Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹3,000/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.

QuantityToday's Price
1 kg₹30
5 kg₹150
10 kg₹300
20 kg (crate)₹600
50 kg₹1,500
1 quintal (100 kg)₹3,000
1 tonne (1,000 kg)₹30,000

Papaya Prices Across Punjab Today

Today Papaya is being sold in 18 mandis across Punjab. The highest price of ₹4,500/quintal was recorded at Tanda Urmur APMC, Hoshiarpur, and the lowest price of ₹1,700/quintal at Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC, Jalandhar. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹3,283/quintal.

Full Mandi List for Punjab

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All prices are in ₹ per quintal

CropMandi (APMC)Modal Price ₹Change
PapayaRampuraphul(Nabha Mandi) APMC₹3,000—
PapayaSirhind APMC₹4,000—
PapayaKhanna APMC₹2,000—
PapayaNabha APMC₹4,000—
PapayaFazilka APMC₹3,500—
PapayaNawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC₹3,300—
PapayaJagraon APMC₹3,000—
PapayaMalerkotla APMC₹2,000—
PapayaMukerian APMC₹3,000—
PapayaTanda Urmur APMC₹4,500—
PapayaPatiala APMC₹3,700—
PapayaQuadian APMC₹3,600—
PapayaPatran APMC₹4,000—
PapayaGarh Shankar APMC₹3,500—
PapayaChamkaur Sahib APMC₹3,000—
PapayaJalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC₹1,700—
PapayaDasuya APMC₹4,000₹200
PapayaZira APMC₹3,300—
PapayaSirhind APMC₹4,000—
PapayaDasuya APMC₹4,200—
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Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Papaya in Tarntaran

This price of ₹30/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.

On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹30/kg, the retail price in Tarntaran is expected to be about ₹38–₹48/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.

If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.

Main Factors Behind Papaya Price Changes

1. Arrivals (supply)

Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.

2. Weather and crop cycle

When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.

3. Quality and grade

A-grade, uniformly sized Papaya can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.

4. Transport and fuel costs

Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.

5. Demand nearby

When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.

6. No MSP cover

Papaya is not covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), so its price is set entirely by mandi supply and demand — a big reason why daily mandi data matters for this crop.

Seasonal Price Pattern for Papaya

Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year

Prices highest

Summer and pre-monsoon

Prices softest

Main harvest season

Fruit prices are usually softest during the main harvest season, when arrivals peak, and rise in the off-season while demand holds.

Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator

Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price

Interactive ToolModal price ₹3,000/quintal

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The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.

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Estimated Take-Home Amount

₹26,800

Net per Quintal

₹2,680

Total Deductions

₹3,200

11% of gross

Gross Value

₹30,000

Quantity

10 quintal

The calculation updates automatically as you change the values above.

Full Deduction Breakdown

Gross Value₹30,000
Commission Agent Fee- ₹600
Market Fee + HRDF- ₹600
Loading/Unloading- ₹200
Packing/Crates- ₹300
Transport- ₹1,500
Net Realisation₹26,800

Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.

Papaya Price Difference by Grade

On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.

Grade / VarietyDifference from Modal Price
A-grade+₹200 to +₹500
Standard / OtherAround the modal price
Desi / local variety−₹100 to −₹300
B-grade / mixed−₹300 to −₹600

About Patti APMC Mandi

Mandi
Patti APMC
Regulator
Punjab Mandi Board
District
Tarntaran
State
Punjab
Usual Auction Hours
Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am

Other mandis in Tarntaran: Bhikhiwind APMC, Harike APMC, Naushera Pannuan APMC, Tarantaran APMC

How to Sell Papaya at Patti APMC

  1. 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
  2. 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
  3. 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
  4. 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
  5. 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.

Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.

Mandi Glossary — Key Terms

Modal price
The price at which the most deals took place that day is called the modal/average price — it is taken as that day's 'real market price'.
Minimum / maximum price
The lowest and highest prices recorded in that day's auction — mainly reflecting differences in quality.
Quintal
100 kilograms. All APMC prices in India are recorded per quintal.
Arrivals
The total quantity of produce that reached the mandi that day. When arrivals rise, prices usually soften.
Arhtiya
A licensed commission agent who auctions the farmer's produce and handles payment.
APMC
Agricultural Produce Market Committee — a state-regulated mandi yard where crops are bought and sold.
eNAM
National Agriculture Market — an online trading platform that links APMC mandis across the country.
MSP
Minimum Support Price — a guaranteed floor rate set by the government, applicable only to selected notified crops.

Data Source and Update Frequency

The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Today the price of Papaya at Patti APMC mandi (Tarntaran, Punjab) is ₹3,000 per quintal, with a minimum of ₹3,000 and a maximum of ₹3,000 per quintal.

At today's modal price of ₹3,000 per quintal, the wholesale price of 1 kg of Papaya works out to about ₹30. Retail prices are usually 25–60% higher.

The minimum and maximum prices are the lowest and highest prices recorded in that day's auction, and mainly reflect differences in quality. The modal price is the price at which most deals took place, which is why this page shows it as the main figure.

No, Papaya is not covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), so it has no government-guaranteed floor rate. Its price is set entirely by mandi supply and demand, which is a big reason it fluctuates so much.

No. Because arrivals, local demand, quality and transport distance differ, the price of Papaya can vary even between mandis in the same state — compare them in the 'Prices in Other Mandis' section on this page.

No one can predict crop prices with certainty. To judge the price trend, look at the 30-day chart and the seasonal pattern on this page instead of relying on guesses.

Today's wholesale (mandi) price is ₹30/kg. Retail prices in Tarntaran are usually 25–60% higher, i.e. around ₹38–₹48/kg, and can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.

Daily on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm, when mandis send their day's auction reports to Agmarknet. Missing dates in the history table are non-trading days.

After the commission agent's commission, market fee, HRDF, loading, packing and transport, net realisation is usually 12–20% below the gross mandi price. Use the net realisation calculator on this page for an exact estimate based on your own numbers.

To see the list of all active mandis in Tarntaran and the prices of crops sold there, go to the 'About the Mandi' section on this page or the 'View All Mandis' link.

Use the district and state links on this page to see the price of Papaya in mandis across India, or change the crop to see another crop's price.