Pulling together the 16 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Carrot is about 4.6% above the period average, sitting just 24.5% 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 Namakkal(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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
At ₹1,000 (10.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹7,933. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,800 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Namakkal(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.