CHENNAI: The first Sunday of the Tamil month Aipasi, which fell on October 19, witnessed a sharp rise in fish prices at the Kasimedu and Chintadripet markets, with rates surging by as much as Rs 100 per kilogram.

Traders attributed the spike to two key factors – end of Purattasi month, during which many people abstain from non-vegetarian food, and onset of Deepavali – both of which led to increased consumer demand.

After nearly a month of slow business, sales surged at the Kasimedu market but it was nominal profits for vendors. “Compared to last week, fish prices have risen by Rs 100-150 across all varieties. Around 800 boats, including fibre and traditional country boats, are venturing out and returning from the sea on a rotational basis,” said SRK Murugan, representative of the Boat O

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