As fresh arrivals settled on 08 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Virudhunagar(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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 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.
Today's rate is about 16.6% above the period average and just 26.0% 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
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
At ₹1,650 (17.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,850 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Carrot rate on 08 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.