In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Aug 2026, Melaghar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Fish, clocking the day's best rate at ₹32,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Fish today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Fish Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹33,000
- Lowest Price Today₹31,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Katla(Big))
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 3.8% below the period average and just 13.5% 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 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Melaghar 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 Sonamura APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Karanjia APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 5 Ziro APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 7 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 Kicchha APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Auraiya APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Varanasi APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
At ₹28,000 (700.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Fish matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Fish prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹29,000 and ₹37,000, with the average around ₹33,270. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹37,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹36,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹36,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹36,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹36,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹37,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹31,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹32,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹31,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Melaghar 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.