Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.9% above the period average and just 23.5% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (11.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹7,149. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Thalasserry Market APMC posted this Carrot rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.