In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Malur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Malur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
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.
Today's rate is about 16.2% below the period average and just 27.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Jowai APMC | ₹9,530 |
| 10 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (15.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Carrot prices at Malur APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,773. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Carrot, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Net-net, Malur APMC posted this Carrot rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.