In the price report dated 20 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Chelakkara Market APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
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.
This puts Carrot about 9.0% above the period average, and just 3.5% 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
That ₹1,000 (11.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹7,524. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
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
Before carting Carrot to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Carrot was priced at this level in Chelakkara Market APMC on 20 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.