Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,950 per quintal in Elampillai(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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,950
- 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 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 27.7% 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 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Manapparai(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.
The ₹1,000 (11.1%) 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 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹8,046. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,950 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
Going to the top Carrot market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Elampillai(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.