Across the reporting yards on 08 Aug 2026, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Carrot, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,250 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 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.
Today's rate is about 33.9% above the period average and just 6.3% 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
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 ₹1,650 (17.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,403. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
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
Before carting Carrot to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Aug 2026, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Carrot. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.