Here's the 14 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Papaya was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Papaya yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 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 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Hamirpur APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
That ₹750 (14.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,824. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 03 Sep | ₹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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Papaya rate at SMY Nadaun APMC on 14 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.