Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Carrot was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Carrot is about 42.3% above the period average — right at 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹1,800 (20.0%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Carrot prices at Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,028. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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 short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Aug 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.