In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Carrot yards.
01What Put Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.3% above the period average and just 6.3% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 7 Santar Bazaar APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Paramathivelur(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 Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,798. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Carrot rate on 21 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.