In the day's wholesale-price digest for 29 Aug 2026, Pala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,200 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Carrot board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Carrot is about 27.7% above the period average — just 2.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 29 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 7 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (12.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Pala Market APMC ranged between ₹6,200 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹7,204. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
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
The day's best Carrot rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot found its strongest bid at Pala Market APMC on 29 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.