In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Carrot yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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 3.0% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 9 Harbartganj Daily Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (11.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,279. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
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, Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Carrot rate on 26 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.