In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Carrot is about 19.7% above the period average, sitting just 7.8% 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
At ₹1,800 (20.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Carrot prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,933. 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 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Kottakkal Market APMC on 19 Aug 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.