In the latest market update for 24 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.6% below the period average — just 38.5% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Jowai APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹2,000 (22.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹5,993. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,900 |
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
When picking where to sell Carrot, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To wrap up, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Carrot rate on 24 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.