Pulling together the 13 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,400 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Carrot yards.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Carrot is about 23.7% above the period average — just 6.7% 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 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal 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 Vadaseri APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 6 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 7 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 10 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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.
At ₹1,800 (18.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Carrot prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,791. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Jun | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Kottakkal Market APMC on 13 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.