Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Fish was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Kicchha APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Fish today.
01What's Behind Today's Fish Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityFish (Pangass)
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.
At this level, Fish is about 2.9% below the period average, sitting just 10.5% 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
This table ranks Fish rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fish,Poultry & Egg Market, Gazipur APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Melaghar APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 3 Bachaibari APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 5 Boxonagar APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Sonamura APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Karanjia APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Masli APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 9 Teliamura APMC | ₹17,700 |
| 10 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Kicchha APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Jhansi APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹37,000 (462.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Fish matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Fish prices at Kicchha APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,756. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 01 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
Before carting Fish to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Fish stood at Kicchha APMC on 20 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.