From today's trading desk on 20 Oct 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Carrot markets in the table that follows.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
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.
At this level, Carrot is about 5.0% above the period average, sitting just 13.8% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Kaveripattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹2,000 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Carrot prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,287. 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 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
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
Before carting Carrot to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Carrot rate at SMY Palampur APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.