Going by the latest APMC figures for 13 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹1,360 per quintal in Maigalganj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,385
- Lowest Price Today₹1,340
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,360
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
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.
This puts Carrot about 9.9% below the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹11,800 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 6 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 7 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 8 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 10 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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.
That ₹1,800 (18.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Carrot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Maigalganj APMC ranged between ₹1,140 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,510. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹1,385 | ₹1,340 | ₹1,360 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,395 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,370 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,395 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,375 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,360 | ₹1,380 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,360 | ₹1,380 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,415 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,410 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,430 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,415 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,430 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,415 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,430 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,415 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,420 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,420 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,420 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,480 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,460 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,420 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,425 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,460 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,440 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,520 | ₹1,480 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,540 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,520 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Carrot today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Carrot was priced at this level in Maigalganj APMC on 13 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.