From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Chintamani APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 2.4% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chintamani 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 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(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 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Pallavaram(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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Chintamani APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,929. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Carrot rate at Chintamani APMC on 18 Aug 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.