In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹5,300 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Kottakkal Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 19.9% below the period average — just 41.1% 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 18 Sep 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 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 7 Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
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 ₹850 (11.7%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,619. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Carrot, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Kottakkal Market APMC on 18 Sep 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.