Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
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.
Right now Carrot is about 1.9% below the period average — just 20.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,159. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.