Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Carrot markets.
01What Put Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Carrot is about 7.8% above the period average, sitting just 23.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Pallavaram(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.
At ₹1,000 (10.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹7,421. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Carrot today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.