As fresh arrivals settled on 03 Aug 2026, SMY Nadaun APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,900 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put SMY Nadaun APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 1.7% 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 03 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Nadaun APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Kohima APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Morinda APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
At ₹900 (18.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Papaya matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,779. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,950 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 03 Aug 2026, SMY Nadaun APMC set the pace for Papaya. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.