In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Sep 2026, Papaya was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Papaya yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Papaya about 8.6% above the period average, and just 12.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Papaya rates across the markets that reported on 23 Sep 2026, so you can see where Rishikesh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalaburagi APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 PMY Una APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Lehra Gaga APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹5,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,600 (48.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Papaya prices at Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,025. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,050 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,050 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,050 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Papaya was priced at this level in Rishikesh APMC on 23 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.