In today's crop-price rundown for 02 Aug 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. See where this sits in the day's Fish range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Fish Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date02 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.8% below the period average and just 11.1% 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 02 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi 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 Masli APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Fish,Poultry & Egg Market, Gazipur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Auraiya APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Ahirora APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Prayagraj APMC | ₹3,509 |
| 9 Sirsa APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Jangipura APMC | ₹2,000 |
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 ₹28,000 (1,400.0%), 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 Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹4,160. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Varanasi APMC posted this Fish rate on 02 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.