With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Carrot was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Vandavasi(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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Pusakesar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 17.7% below the period average and just 34.5% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(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.
The ₹1,000 (11.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹6,684. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
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
The headline Carrot rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Carrot traded at this rate in Vandavasi(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.