Hyderabad: Fish markets across the city were teeming with eager customers on Sunday, as people flocked to purchase fish on ‘Mrigasira Karte’, a day considered auspicious for its consumption at the onset of the monsoon season. Capitalising on the immense demand, fishmongers inflated prices by at least 20 per cent above their usual rates.
The fish markets were bustling with visitors, who bought considerable quantities of fish on this public holiday. While Rohu and Catla varieties saw high demand in several markets, Murrel proved to be a particular favourite among wealthier patrons in some areas. Typically retailing at Rs 450 per kilogram, Murrel prices surged to Rs 600 on Sunday, driven by the exceptional demand.
Traders estimate that at least 10,000 kg of various types of fish were sold in the city on this single day. Ramnagar market, the largest fish market in the twin cities, opened in the early hours, attracting both wholesalers and individual consumers keen to purchase their preferred varieties.
Workers engaged in cleaning fish at the markets were also in high demand, charging Rs 50 per kilogram for their services. Some workers from neighbouring districts even travelled to the city’s fish markets, keen to capitalise on the lucrative earnings available on this special day.
