As the 21 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Carrot was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Lalru APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Carrot about 13.7% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,950 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Lalru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (45.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Carrot prices at Lalru APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,838. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Carrot yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Carrot was priced at this level in Lalru APMC on 21 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.