Checking the day's mandi numbers for 24 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Papaya markets.
01What Put SMY Nadaun APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya is about 1.5% above the period average, sitting just 9.2% 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 24 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 PMY Una APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 7 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
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 ₹1,700 (32.1%) 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 SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,815. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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 day's best Papaya rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Papaya rate at SMY Nadaun APMC on 24 Sep 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.