As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,650 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Carrot today.
01What Put Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 5.4% below the period average and just 30.5% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 ₹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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹8,088. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,400 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,600 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
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
Before carting Carrot to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Carrot traded at this rate in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.