Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Carrot today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Carrot is about 2.4% below the period average, sitting just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sankarapuram(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 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
At ₹1,800 (20.0%), 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 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,226. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Carrot rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.