In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Carrot range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Carrot is about 5.9% above the period average — just 30.5% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (15.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹6,894. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹8,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹8,450 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,850 |
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 headline Carrot rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.