As the 18 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Shahaswan APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 8.3% below the period average and just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Shahaswan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ladwa APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
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 ₹2,750 (52.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Shahaswan APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,270. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Papaya traded at this rate in Shahaswan APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.