In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Aug 2026, Piravam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Carrot board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
Today's rate is about 25.5% above the period average and just 8.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Piravam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 7 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (22.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,768. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Carrot yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Piravam Market APMC set the pace for Carrot. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.