Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,100 per quintal in Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Carrot arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Carrot is about 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 21.1% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹1,800 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,009. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
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
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 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.