As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Aug 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹32,000 per quintal in Sonamura APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Fish Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹33,000
- Lowest Price Today₹31,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Rahu(Local))
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.
This puts Fish about 14.2% above the period average, and just 13.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Sonamura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Boxonagar APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Sonamura APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 3 Melaghar APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Fish.
A spread of ₹29,000 (725.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Fish prices at Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹37,000, with the average around ₹28,031. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹37,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹37,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
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 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
In a nutshell, Fish was priced at this level in Sonamura APMC on 12 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.