As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.8% above the period average and just 18.8% 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
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 4 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
The ₹1,500 (30.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,972. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, PMY Dhalli Shimla 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.