In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹4,100 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. See where this sits in the day's Carrot range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Carrot is about 1.6% below the period average — just 10.9% 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
This table ranks Carrot rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Carrot.
At ₹1,800 (18.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹4,167. 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 | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Carrot changed hands at this rate in Ghatal APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.