In the latest market update for 24 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,350 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya is about 7.1% above the period average, sitting just 33.1% 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
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 24 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Dharamshala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 SMY Dharamshala APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
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 ₹900 (17.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Papaya prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,996. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Papaya stood at SMY Dharamshala APMC on 24 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.