Going by the latest APMC figures for 14 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Carrot yards.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 31.3% above the period average and just 22.7% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,750 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (10.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Carrot prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,474. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Carrot traded at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.