In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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 35.6% above the period average and just 29.4% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Krishnagiri(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 ₹2,300 (24.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Carrot prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,200, with the average around ₹5,311. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹6,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Nov | ₹7,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,900 |
| 07 Nov | ₹4,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,850 |
| 06 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 01 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,900 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,900 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,700 |
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
For Carrot, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 17 Aug 2026, Carrot traded at this rate in Sivagangai (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.