In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Carrot markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Carrot is about 42.1% below the period average, sitting just 67.5% 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 Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tinsukia Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gohana APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kohima APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Harbartganj Daily Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 8 Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
That ₹3,250 (48.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Carrot prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,246. 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 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
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
Selling Carrot well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.