In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹3,100 per quintal in Rajpura APMC. See where this sits in the day's Papaya range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Rajpura APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 10.1% 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
Here's how Papaya rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nadaun APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Papaya.
At ₹600 (10.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Papaya matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Papaya prices at Rajpura APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,450, with the average around ₹2,991. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,450 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,250 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,350 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Papaya yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, this was the Papaya rate at Rajpura APMC on 22 Oct 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.