As fresh arrivals settled on 05 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Mayabander Vegetable Market 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 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.
Today's rate is about 7.9% above the period average and just 33.3% 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 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,250 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
That ₹1,150 (22.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,559. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC posted this Papaya rate on 05 Aug 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.