In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in SMY Rohroo APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Papaya arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Papaya is about 6.1% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where SMY Rohroo 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 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,279. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Papaya stood at SMY Rohroo APMC on 21 Sep 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.