Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,250 per quintal in Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
At this level, Carrot is about 0.8% above the period average, sitting just 24.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 7 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(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 ₹2,000 (22.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹7,196. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 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 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.