Archive · 30 Jul 2026
First Pulasa Fish Auctioned in Yanam for ₹14,000
A special fish called Pulasa, which usually lives in the sea, came to Yanam after flood water carried it into the Godavari River.
Fishermen caught a 1.5‑kilogram fish and sold it at a market for ₹14,000.
A couple named Ponamanda Bhadram and his wife Ratnam bought it and then sold it for ₹14,500, making a small profit.
Many people wanted the fish, so the auction was very busy.
The fishermen hope that more flood water will bring more Pulasa fish to the market soon.
First Pulasa fish of the season arrived in Yanam after flood water carried it from the sea into the Godavari River.
The 1.5‑kg fish was caught by local fishermen and auctioned for ₹14,000.
Fisherman couple Ponamanda Bhadram and wife Ratnam bought the fish for ₹14,000 and sold it for ₹14,500, earning ₹500.
The auction sparked a tug‑of‑war among buyers due to high demand for the prized Pulasa.
Fishermen expressed hope that continued flood water inflow will bring more Pulasa fish to the market.
- Who
- Yanam fishermen, Ponamanda Bhadram and Ratnam
- What
- First Pulasa fish of the season auctioned and resold for profit
- When
- At the start of the Pulasa season
- Where
- Yanam fish market, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district
- Why
- High demand for Pulasa and flood water bringing fish into the river
- First Pulasa fish arrival
- Yanam
- Auction price
- ₹14,000
- Sale price
- ₹14,500
- Profit
- ₹500
- Fish weight
- 1.5 kg
- Fish type
- Pulasa
- Location
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district