Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Carrot today.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 9.1% below the period average, sitting just 26.7% 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
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 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,500 (15.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹6,931. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 18 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.