Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, SMY Nadaun APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,100 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya is about 5.0% above the period average, sitting just 6.2% 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
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 6 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Thanjavur(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.
That ₹1,100 (22.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,808. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Papaya rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, SMY Nadaun APMC led Papaya on 12 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.