In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹23,000 per quintal in Boxonagar APMC. This is one of several Fish rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Fish Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹22,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,000
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Katla(Big))
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.
Right now Fish is about 15.2% below the period average — just 37.8% 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
The table below lines up Fish rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Boxonagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melaghar APMC Leader | ₹32,000 |
| 2 Bachaibari APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Manubazar APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Fish,Poultry & Egg Market, Gazipur APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 Karanjia APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 Varanasi APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Jangipura APMC | ₹2,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Fish.
A spread of ₹30,000 (1,500.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Fish prices at Boxonagar APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹37,000, with the average around ₹27,109. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹35,000 | ₹33,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
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
Before carting Fish 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 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
To wrap up, Boxonagar APMC logged this Fish rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.