Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,140 per quintal in Gunpur APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Carrot today.
01What Put Gunpur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,900
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,140
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.1% above the period average and just 23.2% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(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.
The ₹1,000 (11.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Gunpur APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹9,300, with the average around ₹6,729. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,140 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,150 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,950 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,150 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gunpur APMC posted this Carrot rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.