In the day's wholesale-price digest for 09 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹11,250 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Carrot arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Carrot is about 38.7% above the period average — just 6.3% 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 09 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 8 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 9 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
A spread of ₹1,000 (9.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,112. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 09 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.