Reading today's price tape for 11 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,450 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Papaya is about 2.4% below the period average, sitting just 16.2% 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 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,750 |
| 2 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,450 |
| 4 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Lehra Gaga APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,000 (21.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,582. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
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
Before carting Papaya to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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 Bhuntar APMC on 11 Aug 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.