Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,900 per quintal in Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Carrot yards.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Carrot is about 4.2% above the period average, sitting just 12.2% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 (10.5%) 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 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,581. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 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.