Checking the day's mandi numbers for 24 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Carrot is about 1.5% above the period average — just 22.7% short of 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Jowai 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.
The ₹2,000 (22.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹8,377. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
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
For Carrot, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 24 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.