In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Aug 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Zira APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Zira APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 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.
At this level, Papaya is about 10.4% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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
This table ranks Papaya rates across active mandis for 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 10 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹2,000 (40.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,170. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Papaya today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Papaya stood at Zira APMC on 25 Aug 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.