Based on what the markets reported on 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Carrot is about 4.6% above the period average, sitting just 13.3% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (11.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,212. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,050 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.