In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹6,600 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.5% below the period average and just 38.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
That ₹1,000 (11.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹7,136. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,850 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Carrot today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Carrot rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.