Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Sonamura APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Fish today.
01What's Behind Today's Fish Price
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₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Rahu(Local))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 14.4% below the period average, sitting just 35.1% 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
Here's how Fish rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melaghar APMC Leader | ₹32,000 |
| 2 Fish,Poultry & Egg Market, Gazipur APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Sonamura APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 5 Manubazar APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Karanjia APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Masli APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 8 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 10 Najibabad APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Ahirora APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Fish.
At ₹27,000 (540.0%), 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 Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹21,000 and ₹37,000, with the average around ₹28,028. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹34,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹33,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Fish, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Fish stood at Sonamura APMC on 21 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.