In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put SMY Baijnath APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Papaya is about 6.6% above the period average — just 10.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Hamirpur APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Lehra Gaga APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 PMY Chamba 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.
The ₹750 (14.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,596. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
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
Selling Papaya well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, SMY Baijnath APMC logged this Papaya rate on 12 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.