In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Harda(F&V) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Papaya markets.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
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.
This puts Papaya about 9.0% above the period average, and just 33.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Harda(F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹700 (13.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Papaya fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Harda(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,752. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,050 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Papaya was priced at this level in Harda(F&V) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.