In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Perundurai(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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Carrot is about 19.5% above the period average — just 10.5% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (15.8%) 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 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,111. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Carrot yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Carrot rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.