Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in L B Nagar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Carrot yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
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 1.2% above the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (11.1%) 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 L B Nagar APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,457. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Carrot, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at L B Nagar APMC on 20 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.