No Padma Hilsa this year: Kolkata chooses Myanmar and Gujarat fish; taste, price, and supply drive shift

Kolkata's hilsa lovers are turning to Myanmar and Gujarat varieties as doubts rise over the arrival of the prized Padma hilsa from Bangladesh due to strained political relations. While frozen Myanmar hilsa is already available, fresh catches from Gujarat's Narmada are flooding the market. Despite the preference for Padma hilsa, uncertainty looms, prompting consumers to explore alternatives.