Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Carrot yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 41.5% above the period average, sitting just 18.2% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sirkali(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.
At ₹1,750 (18.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Carrot prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,361. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Carrot, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Kattappana Market APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.