As the 05 Nov 2026 session wrapped up, SMY Nadaun APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,250 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Nov 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.7% above the period average and just 3.8% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 05 Nov 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,250 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 (13.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Papaya prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,856. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,250 |
| 03 Nov | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 02 Nov | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 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 |
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 headline Papaya rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Nov 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.