In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Udumalpet APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
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₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Carrot about 2.0% above the period average, and just 23.9% 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 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 6 Santar Bazaar APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 7 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Manjeswaram Market 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.
At ₹1,000 (11.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹8,580. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 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
Selling Carrot well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Udumalpet APMC reported Carrot at this level on 21 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.