Here's the 10 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Papaya was quoted at ₹5,250 per quintal in PMY Chamba APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Papaya is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 4.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 10 Aug 2026, so you can see where PMY Chamba APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Morinda APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹800 (16.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Papaya matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at PMY Chamba APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹5,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Papaya today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Papaya stood at PMY Chamba APMC on 10 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.