In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹9,600 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Carrot yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 21.3% above the period average, sitting just 11.1% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,500 (15.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹10,800, with the average around ₹7,916. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹10,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Carrot yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.