Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in PMY Bilaspur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Papaya arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Papaya is about 13.0% above the period average — just 8.3% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Thanesar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
The ₹750 (14.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at PMY Bilaspur APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,866. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Papaya, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Papaya changed hands at this rate in PMY Bilaspur APMC on 17 Oct 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.