In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹6,700 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 6.4% below the period average, sitting just 37.4% 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹600 (6.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,700, with the average around ₹7,157. 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 | ₹7,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,850 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,050 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,700 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,850 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,700 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,850 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,700 | ₹10,700 | ₹10,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,400 |
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
Selling Carrot well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Carrot rate at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.