Based on what the markets reported on 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹3,550 per quintal in SMY Jaisinghpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Carrot is about 3.0% above the period average — just 15.5% 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
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Jaisinghpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 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 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,448. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,650 |
| 08 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
Selling Carrot well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 SMY Jaisinghpur 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.