Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Piravam Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Carrot is about 15.9% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Thuraiyur 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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (10.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,631. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
The day's best Carrot rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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, this was the Carrot rate at Piravam Market APMC on 16 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.