In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Carrot markets.
01What Put Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Carrot arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 14.1% below the period average and just 50.0% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Jowai APMC | ₹9,530 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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 ₹1,500 (15.8%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹1,862. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC posted this Carrot rate on 18 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.