Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Carrot was quoted at ₹8,250 per quintal in Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Carrot today.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Carrot arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Carrot is about 1.2% above the period average — just 25.0% 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
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 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Jowai APMC | ₹9,530 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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.
That ₹1,500 (15.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹8,149. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
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
Farmers comparing Carrot rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.