From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Fish yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Fish Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Fish arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Fish is about 2.7% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Fish rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Prayagraj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fish,Poultry & Egg Market, Gazipur APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Boxonagar APMC | ₹33,000 |
| 3 Bachaibari APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Wokha Town APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Sonamura APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Karanjia APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Teliamura APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 8 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Jhansi APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Ahirora APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Varanasi APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
At ₹41,000 (1,025.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Fish matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Fish prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,102, with the average around ₹3,894. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,090 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,509 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,344 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,010 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,010 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,004 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,385 |
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 Fish 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
All told, this is where Fish stood at Prayagraj APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.