In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Chamarajanagar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Chamarajanagar APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Carrot is about 19.8% above the period average — just 37.8% 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
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 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,500 (15.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Chamarajanagar APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,338. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Chamarajanagar 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.