The Dry Fish Market is Asia's largest dry fish market, situated in Jagiroad in the Indian state of Assam. [1] approximately 50 km away from Guwahati city. [2] The market is located just near the Jagiroad railway station, it is convenient for commercial purposes for Vendors of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, etc. who come to the market for business. [3]
It was established in 1940. [4] [5]
The market operates on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are near about 200 dry fish shops which are runs by mahaldars. More than 4000 people are associated with the trade directly or indirectly. The market turnover is around 40 Crore per annuum. [5]