In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹8,052 per quintal in Azamgarh APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Fish Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,104
- Lowest Price Today₹7,983
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,052
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityFish (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Fish is about 0.8% below the period average, sitting just 11.5% 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
Here's how Fish rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fish,Poultry & Egg Market, Gazipur APMC Leader | ₹34,000 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 3 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Azamgarh APMC | ₹8,052 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Maholi 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 ₹30,000 (750.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Fish matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Fish prices at Azamgarh APMC ranged between ₹7,750 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹8,117. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹8,104 | ₹7,983 | ₹8,052 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,038 | ₹7,992 | ₹8,015 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,096 | ₹7,983 | ₹8,058 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,067 | ₹8,016 | ₹8,041 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,017 | ₹8,094 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,007 | ₹8,028 | ₹8,205 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,083 | ₹7,933 | ₹8,002 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,063 | ₹7,833 | ₹7,979 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,083 | ₹7,967 | ₹8,016 |
| 26 Jun | ₹7,917 | ₹7,750 | ₹7,820 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Fish, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Fish stood at Azamgarh APMC on 18 Oct 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.