[4] It is widely farmed as a component of a polyculture system of three Indian major carps, along with roho labeo and the catla.

[1] Reported annual aquafarming production numbers of mrigal carp since the early 1990s have varied between 250,000 and 550,000 tonnes, with no clear trend.

The Mrigal carp was brought to Guangdong province in southern China for aquaculture, but it is now considered an invasive species in the Pearl River basin.

Spawning occurs in marginal areas of the water bodies with a depth of 50 to 100 centimetres (20 to 39 in) over a sand or clay substrate.

This fish has a rapid growth rate; by the age of two, individuals can reach a length of 60 centimetres (24 in) and can weigh as much as 2 kilograms (4.4 lb).