Across the reporting yards on 02 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Papaya yards.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar 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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.6% below the period average and just 20.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 3 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
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 ₹900 (17.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,509. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Bhuntar APMC posted this Papaya rate on 02 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.