With the 31 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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.
Today's rate is about 9.8% below the period average and just 34.5% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (18.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹7,986. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
The day's best Carrot rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Carrot rate on 31 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.