Based on what the markets reported on 18 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Indore(F&V) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Papaya is about 54.9% above the period average — just 50.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (30.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Indore(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹1,614. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Papaya changed hands at this rate in Indore(F&V) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.