With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Kanjirappally Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,800 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kanjirappally Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 19.6% above the period average and just 1.7% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kanjirappally Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Krishnagiri(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.
A spread of ₹2,300 (24.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Carrot prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹9,864. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 01 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
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
Farmers comparing Carrot rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Kanjirappally 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.