Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Thrippunithura Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Carrot, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
This puts Carrot about 24.4% above the period average, and just 4.3% 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
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thrippunithura Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
That ₹1,500 (15.8%) 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 Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹8,845. 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 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,100 | ₹10,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
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
Selling Carrot well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Thrippunithura Market APMC was the market to beat for Carrot on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.