Here's the 18 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Papaya was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Garh Shankar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Papaya markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 0.8% 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
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Garh Shankar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ladwa APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹2,750 (52.4%) 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 Garh Shankar APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,473. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Papaya rate at Garh Shankar APMC on 18 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.