In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹7,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Carrot is about 11.5% above the period average — just 8.4% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Krishnagiri(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.
That ₹1,000 (10.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹5,300 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹6,815. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Chengannur Market APMC on 17 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.