In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Right now Carrot is about 2.0% above the period average — just 28.6% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹1,800 (18.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹7,353. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 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.