In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Papaya markets.
01What Put SMY Nadaun APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.1% below the period average and just 11.5% 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 29 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 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Gingee(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.
The ₹2,000 (40.0%) 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 SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,812. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Nadaun APMC posted this Papaya rate on 29 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.