Turning to the 12 Aug 2026 APMC board, Vadaseri APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,250 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Carrot today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 27.9% above the period average and just 10.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vadaseri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,750 (18.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Vadaseri APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹8,796. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
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
The headline Carrot rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Vadaseri APMC set the pace for Carrot. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.