Pulling together the 22 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Cherthala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,001 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Cherthala Market APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,002
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,001
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 75.6% above the period average, sitting right at 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹10,001 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
At ₹1,501 (17.7%), 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 Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,002, with the average around ₹5,695. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹10,002 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,001 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Carrot today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Cherthala Market APMC led Carrot on 22 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.