As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Kolar APMC. This is one of several Carrot rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Carrot about 8.3% below the period average, and just 28.6% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
A spread of ₹1,800 (20.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Carrot prices at Kolar APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,363. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
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
The day's best Carrot rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In a nutshell, Carrot was priced at this level in Kolar APMC on 19 Aug 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.