In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,600 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kayamkulam Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,700
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Carrot about 22.1% above the period average, and just 10.4% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 7 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (22.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹7,045. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
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 Carrot, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Carrot was priced at this level in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 23 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.