In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Bachaibari APMC stood at the front of the pack for Fish, clocking the day's best rate at ₹30,000 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Bachaibari APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹30,000
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Fish)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.0% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 Fish rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bachaibari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bachaibari APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Karanjia APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 3 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 4 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹9,900 |
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.
The ₹20,100 (203.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Fish prices at Bachaibari APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹40,000, with the average around ₹30,000. 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 | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
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
Selling Fish well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Bachaibari APMC set the pace for Fish. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.