Across the reporting yards on 20 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
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.
This puts Carrot about 3.4% above the period average, and just 29.5% short of 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 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (11.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹7,492. 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 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
Before carting Carrot to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Carrot at this level on 20 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.