Turning to the 19 Oct 2026 APMC board, Papaya was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Papaya yards.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
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 6.3% above the period average and just 10.9% 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 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Baijnath APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 9 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
That ₹750 (15.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,611. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Papaya, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Baijnath APMC posted this Papaya rate on 19 Oct 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.