As the 21 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, SMY Nadaun APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,100 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Papaya board.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 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 4.6% above the period average and just 6.2% 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 21 Oct 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 | ₹6,100 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹700 (13.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Papaya market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 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.