Turning to the 22 Oct 2026 APMC board, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Gurdaspur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Papaya about 1.8% below the period average, and just 9.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) 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.
The ₹600 (10.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Gurdaspur APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,750, with the average around ₹3,462. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Before carting Papaya to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Gurdaspur APMC reported Papaya at this level on 22 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.