Pulling together the 14 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Papaya was quoted at ₹5,300 per quintal in Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Papaya is about 8.4% below the period average — just 24.3% 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 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kathua (F&V) 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.
That ₹750 (14.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,784. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
For Papaya, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC logged this Papaya rate on 14 Oct 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.