Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Rajpura APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Papaya Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Here's where today's Papaya rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Papaya is about 5.1% above the period average — just 11.1% 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
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Rajpura 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 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Papaya prices at Rajpura APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,150, with the average around ₹2,663. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Rajpura APMC logged this Papaya rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.