Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Carrot was quoted at ₹6,700 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Carrot is about 2.3% below the period average, sitting just 39.1% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market 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 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Harbartganj Daily Market APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 5 Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Gohana APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,300 (49.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,858. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 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 |
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
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Kattappana Market APMC on 18 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.