Reading today's price tape for 13 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Zira APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Papaya yards.
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
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Papaya is about 6.6% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 PMY Kangni Mandi APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (22.7%) 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 Zira APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,282. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
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
In short, Papaya changed hands at this rate in Zira APMC on 13 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.