Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹9,300 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
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₹10,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Carrot is about 15.9% above the period average — just 13.9% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,250 (14.3%) 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 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹10,800, with the average around ₹8,024. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,400 |
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
For Carrot, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 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.