As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Gurdaspur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,150 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Gurdaspur APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,150
- Lowest Price Today₹3,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,150
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.6% below the period average and just 16.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Gurdaspur APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,750, with the average around ₹3,485. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,750 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,380 | ₹3,380 | ₹3,380 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,750 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,750 |
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
Before carting Papaya to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Gurdaspur APMC set the pace for Papaya. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.