In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in PMY Paonta Sahib APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put PMY Paonta Sahib APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Papaya is about 4.0% below the period average — just 10.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where PMY Paonta Sahib APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ladwa APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 PMY Chamba 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.
At ₹2,750 (52.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Papaya matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at PMY Paonta Sahib APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,687. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Papaya yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, PMY Paonta Sahib APMC logged this Papaya rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.