Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Carrot arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Carrot about 24.1% above the period average, and just 14.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (15.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹6,448. 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 | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Carrot was priced at this level in Perumbavoor Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.