🥚 Today Egg Rate – NECC Live Updates 2 August 2026
Data last updated: 2 Aug 2026, 12:29 PM IST
Today Egg Rate in Mumbai (Maharashtra) - 2 August 2026
Last updated: 2 Aug 2026, 12:28 PM IST
| Qty | Regular Egg (₹) | Desi Egg (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Piece | 6.00 | 8.50 |
| 6 Pieces | 36.00 | 51.00 |
| 12 Pieces (Dozen) | 72.00 | 102.00 |
| 30 Pieces (Tray) | 180.00 | 255.00 |
| 100 Pieces | 600.00 | 850.00 |
| 210 Pieces (Crate/Peti) | 1,260.00 | 1,785.00 |
🥚 Egg Rate Today All Cities 2 August 2026
| City / State | 1 Egg | Tray (30) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ₹5.58 | ₹167 | ▼ 6.00 |
| Adoni Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.01 | ₹150 | ▼ 27.00 |
| Anantapur Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.50 | ₹165 | — |
| Anantapuram Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.39 | ₹222 | ▼ 21.00 |
| Bhimavaram Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.48 | ₹164 | ▼ 22.50 |
| Chilakaluripet Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.01 | ₹150 | ▼ 22.50 |
| Chittoor Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.13 | ₹184 | — |
| Dharmavaram Andhra Pradesh | ₹4.88 | ₹146 | ▼ 18.00 |
| East Godavari Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.35 | ₹161 | — |
| Eluru Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.40 | ₹162 | ▼ 22.50 |
| Gudivada Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.47 | ₹164 | ▼ 21.00 |
| Guntakal Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.49 | ₹165 | ▼ 19.50 |
| Hindupur Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.61 | ₹168 | ▼ 22.50 |
| Kadapa Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.80 | ₹174 | — |
| Kadiri Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.03 | ₹181 | ▲ 13.50 |
| Kakinada Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.71 | ₹231 | — |
| Kurnool Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.47 | ₹224 | — |
| Machilipatnam Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.74 | ₹202 | — |
| Madanapalle Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.71 | ₹201 | — |
| Mangalagiri Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.08 | ₹182 | — |
| Nandyal Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.77 | ₹203 | — |
| Narasaraopet Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.75 | ₹203 | — |
| Ongole Andhra Pradesh | ₹8.02 | ₹241 | — |
| Proddatur Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.51 | ₹225 | — |
| Rajahmundry Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.56 | ₹227 | — |
| Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.14 | ₹214 | — |
| Tadepalligudem Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.92 | ₹238 | — |
| Tadipatri Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.71 | ₹231 | — |
| Tenali Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.50 | ₹165 | ▼ 15.00 |
| Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.50 | ₹165 | ▼ 7.50 |
| Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.35 | ₹161 | ▼ 9.00 |
| W Godavari Andhra Pradesh | ₹5.35 | ₹161 | — |
| W.Godavari Andhra Pradesh | ₹6.57 | ₹197 | — |
| Goalpara Assam | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ▼ 9.00 |
| Jorhat Assam | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ▼ 4.80 |
| Karimganj Assam | ₹5.78 | ₹173 | ▼ 8.10 |
| Nagaon Assam | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ▼ 9.00 |
| Silchar Assam | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ▼ 9.00 |
| Tezpur Assam | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ▼ 12.90 |
| Tinsukia Assam | ₹6.10 | ₹183 | — |
| Arrah Bihar | ₹6.94 | ₹208 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Bagaha Bihar | ₹5.84 | ₹175 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Begusarai Bihar | ₹7.12 | ₹214 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Bettiah Bihar | ₹6.33 | ₹190 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Buxar Bihar | ₹7.05 | ₹212 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Chhapra Bihar | ₹6.86 | ₹206 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Danapur Bihar | ₹7.30 | ₹219 | ▼ 36.00 |
| Darbhanga Bihar | ₹7.02 | ₹211 | ▼ 33.00 |
| Dehri Bihar | ₹6.77 | ₹203 | ▼ 33.00 |
| Hajipur Bihar | ₹7.56 | ₹227 | ▲ 18.00 |
State-wise Egg Rates
2 August 2026| State | 1 Egg | Tray/30 | 100 Pcs | Peti/210 | Change | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2 cities | ₹5.58 | ₹167 | ₹558 | ₹1,172 | ▼ 6.00 | |
| Andhra Pradesh 42 cities | ₹6.21 | ₹186 | ₹621 | ₹1,304 | ▲ +5.98 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh 10 cities | ₹6.50 | ₹195 | ₹650 | ₹1,365 | — | |
| Assam 15 cities | ₹5.74 | ₹172 | ₹574 | ₹1,206 | ▼ 6.62 | |
| Bihar 33 cities | ₹6.55 | ₹197 | ₹655 | ₹1,376 | ▼ 23.77 | |
| Chandigarh 1 cities | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ₹562 | ₹1,180 | ▼ 9.00 | |
| Chhattisgarh 12 cities | ₹6.24 | ₹187 | ₹624 | ₹1,310 | ▼ 18.82 | |
| Delhi 10 cities | ₹5.35 | ₹161 | ₹535 | ₹1,124 | ▼ 5.36 | |
| Goa 10 cities | ₹6.14 | ₹184 | ₹614 | ₹1,289 | ▲ +2.63 | |
| Gujarat 36 cities | ₹6.43 | ₹193 | ₹643 | ₹1,350 | ▼ 18.89 | |
| Haryana 27 cities | ₹5.22 | ₹157 | ₹522 | ₹1,097 | ▼ 33.64 | |
| Himachal Pradesh 15 cities | ₹5.68 | ₹170 | ₹568 | ₹1,193 | ▼ 6.67 | |
| Jammu & Kashmir 7 cities | ₹5.79 | ₹174 | ₹579 | ₹1,215 | ▼ 5.25 | |
| Jharkhand 12 cities | ₹6.43 | ₹193 | ₹643 | ₹1,350 | ▼ 22.09 | |
| Karnataka 34 cities | ₹6.38 | ₹191 | ₹638 | ₹1,340 | ▼ 4.36 | |
| Kerala 25 cities | ₹6.28 | ₹188 | ₹628 | ₹1,318 | ▼ 1.50 | |
| Ladakh 2 cities | ₹5.62 | ₹169 | ₹562 | ₹1,180 | ▼ 9.00 | |
| Madhya Pradesh 38 cities | ₹5.95 | ₹178 | ₹595 | ₹1,249 | ▼ 27.56 | |
| Maharashtra 40 cities | ₹6.77 | ₹203 | ₹677 | ₹1,421 | ▼ 6.23 | |
| Manipur 9 cities | ₹6.04 | ₹181 | ₹604 | ₹1,269 | ▼ 2.45 | |
| Meghalaya 7 cities | ₹5.86 | ₹176 | ₹586 | ₹1,230 | ▼ 3.82 | |
| Mizoram 7 cities | ₹6.31 | ₹189 | ₹631 | ₹1,325 | ▲ +11.70 | |
| Nagaland 9 cities | ₹5.97 | ₹179 | ₹597 | ₹1,253 | ▲ +1.47 | |
| Odisha 21 cities | ₹5.56 | ₹167 | ₹556 | ₹1,168 | ▼ 18.12 | |
| Puducherry 5 cities | ₹5.60 | ₹168 | ₹560 | ₹1,176 | ▼ 6.45 | |
| Punjab 26 cities | ₹6.13 | ₹184 | ₹613 | ₹1,288 | ▼ 16.23 | |
| Rajasthan 27 cities | ₹5.79 | ₹174 | ₹579 | ₹1,217 | ▼ 20.59 | |
| Sikkim 6 cities | ₹6.14 | ₹184 | ₹614 | ₹1,289 | ▲ +2.70 | |
| Tamil Nadu 45 cities | ₹6.85 | ₹205 | ₹685 | ₹1,437 | ▼ 7.03 | |
| Telangana 28 cities | ₹6.47 | ₹194 | ₹647 | ₹1,359 | ▲ +5.26 | |
| Tripura 10 cities | ₹6.33 | ₹190 | ₹633 | ₹1,329 | — | |
| Unknown 3 cities | ₹6.12 | ₹184 | ₹612 | ₹1,285 | ▼ 44.80 | |
| Uttar Pradesh 60 cities | ₹6.31 | ₹189 | ₹631 | ₹1,326 | ▼ 6.68 | |
| Uttarakhand 18 cities | ₹5.68 | ₹170 | ₹568 | ₹1,192 | ▼ 9.08 | |
| West Bengal 34 cities | ₹6.53 | ₹196 | ₹653 | ₹1,371 | ▼ 10.89 |
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Market Summary & Price Comparison
Channel-wise egg price breakdown — 2 August 2026
📈 Price Trend Chart – Mumbai 2 August 2026
Note: Price trends are based on historical city rate data. Charts populate as data is updated over time. Decreasing Increasing
Egg Bulk Calculator
Delhi · ₹5.30 / egg
Standard Packs Needed
| Pack | Qty | Rate | Cost | Savings vs loose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Eggs | 30 | ₹5.30/egg | ₹159.00 | — |
| Tray (30) | 1 | ₹159/tray | ₹159 | — |
| 100 Pcs | 0 | ₹530/100 | ₹0 | — |
| Peti (210) | 0 | ₹1,113/peti | ₹0 | — |
Rates for Delhi. Bulk savings are indicative — actual market prices may vary slightly.
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Egg prices in India are primarily influenced by NECC base rate, regional demand, poultry feed cost, seasonal consumption, and logistics. The national average typically moves between Rs 4.20 to Rs 6.20 per egg depending on state and supply conditions. Metro cities like Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai often trade slightly above production hubs such as Barwala or Namakkal. One peti usually contains 210 eggs, and its price fluctuates daily based on the piece rate.
Today egg rate in India is updated daily by the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC). Whether you are a household buyer checking before your morning grocery run, a retailer negotiating with your wholesaler, or a poultry trader managing 10-peti orders – the number you need is here, updated every morning.
Below you will find city-wise NECC egg rate today for Barwala, Namakkal, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Lucknow, and 50+ other cities. Scroll further for the 1 peti egg price today, 1 tray egg price, and 100 egg rate.
One important thing before you read the rates: NECC price is a suggested benchmark. Your local mandi price will be different – sometimes by ₹0.10, sometimes by ₹0.50. The section below the rate table explains exactly why that gap exists and what you can do about it.
India produces 149 billion eggs annually – the second-largest in the world after China. Per capita egg consumption has risen from 62 eggs per person in 2015 to 106 eggs in 2024-25, according to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics published by the Government of India. Andhra Pradesh alone contributes over 18% of national output. Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, and Karnataka together with AP account for 64% of total production.
This concentration of production in the south – while demand is spread nationally – is the single biggest reason egg rate varies so sharply between cities. A Namakkal farmer and a Patna retailer are separated by 1,800 km and at least three middlemen. That journey is what you pay for when you buy eggs in Bihar.
How We Source These Rates
Every price you see on this page is pulled directly from the NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee) daily rate list. We cross-check zone-level data from Barwala, Namakkal, and Hyderabad before publishing. If NECC updates a rate mid-day, we reflect it within the hour. No guesswork. No recycled numbers.
What is NECC and How Does It Set Egg Prices?
Founded in 1982
NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee) was established to bring price transparency to India’s poultry market. It is the world’s largest association of poultry farmers.
Advisory, Not Mandatory
NECC rate is a suggested benchmark. Retailers and traders are not legally bound to follow it. Your local market may trade 5–15% above or below the NECC number.
Zone-Based Pricing
Rates are set zone-wise – Namakkal for the South, Barwala for the North, and Hyderabad for Central India. Each zone chairman compares nearby rates before publishing.
Daily Midnight Update
NECC releases rates via E2 NECC platform at midnight. Most tracking sites publish by 7–9 AM. Rate can change any day, including Saturday. Sunday is typically no update.
Feed Cost Drives Price
Maize and soya together account for 70–75% of egg production cost. When grain prices spike after a poor kharif harvest, egg rates follow within 2–3 weeks.
Who Sits in the Committee
Poultry farmers, zonal chairmen, traders, distributors, and wholesale shop owners all share real-time mandi data. It is a coordination platform, not a regulatory body.
Why Do Egg Rates Change Daily?
Barwala Egg Rate – Why This Market Is Important
Barwala in Haryana is a critical production hub. When Barwala rate falls, North India feels it first.
I have seen instances where Barwala dropped Rs 0.20 per egg overnight due to oversupply. Within 48 hours, Delhi wholesale corrected.
Why Barwala matters:
- High concentration of layer farms
- Proximity to Delhi NCR
- Strong trader network
If you want to predict North Indian movement, watch Barwala before anything else.
Today Egg Rate Kolkata – What Makes It Unique?
Kolkata is consumption heavy, not production heavy.
West Bengal egg rate often reflects:
- Interstate transport cost from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Festival demand spikes
- Retail margin layering
Here is something I observed personally.
During Durga Puja season, Kolkata wholesale rate may rise Rs 0.30 even when NECC base is stable. Demand overwhelms supply chain.
When users search today egg rate Kolkata, they should understand that it may trade above production states.
West Bengal Egg Rate – State Dynamics
West Bengal does not produce enough eggs to satisfy internal consumption. This creates dependence on southern supply chains.
So West Bengal egg rate today is influenced by:
- Vijayawada rate
- Namakkal rate
- Freight cost
- Fuel price
Even small diesel price changes can affect eastern India pricing.
That is why a national tool updating rates daily at 9 AM provides serious value to retailers and consumers.
Desi Egg Rate Today – Why It Is Always Higher
Desi egg rate today is not governed by NECC.
Desi eggs come from backyard or small scale farms. Supply is limited. Demand is perception driven. People believe desi eggs are more nutritious.
Whether that belief is fully scientific or partly emotional is a separate debate.
Desi egg rates often range between Rs 8 to Rs 15 per piece depending on region.
Key factors:
- Lower production volume
- Higher feed cost per unit
- Direct selling model
- Health conscious buyers
अंडे का रेट
When someone searches अंडे का रेट, they are usually:
- Retail buyer
- Small shopkeeper
- Street food vendor
- Rural trader
They want a quick number, not economic theory.
Your single page egg rate tool must give:
- Clear piece price
- Tray price
- Peti price
- City wise comparison
- Lowest and highest market
Simplicity converts traffic into trust.
Egg Price Comparison by City – Why It Helps
Desi Egg Rate Today – Why It Has Nothing to Do with NECC
Desi eggs are priced entirely outside the NECC system. There is no daily rate announcement, no zone committee, no benchmark. Price is set by whoever has the eggs that morning. It is a supply-demand negotiation happening at the village level – and most buyers don’t know what a fair price looks like. Here is what you need to understand before paying ₹10–15 per egg at your local market.
| Parameter | Desi Egg | Commercial / Farm Egg |
|---|---|---|
| Price Range | ₹8–₹15 per piece | ₹4.50–₹6.50 per piece (NECC governed) |
| Pricing Authority | No body. Local seller sets price daily. | NECC daily rate (advisory benchmark) |
| Shell Color | Varies – white, brown, cream, speckled | White or brown depending on breed |
| Brown Shell = Desi? | NO. Brown shell comes from specific commercial breeds like Rhode Island Red. Shell color does not indicate desi origin. | |
| Yolk Color | Typically darker orange-yellow | Light to medium yellow (feed-dependent) |
| Nutritional Difference | No peer-reviewed study confirms significant nutritional superiority of desi eggs over commercial eggs. Yolk color is influenced by feed (marigold, corn pigments), not egg quality. | |
| Supply Reliability | Seasonal. Monsoon scarcity is common. Village birds lay less in hot and wet conditions. | Consistent year-round. Climate-controlled farms maintain steady supply. |
| Where to Buy | Weekly haats, village markets, direct farm. No app tracks this price. | Any kirana, supermarket, mandi. Rate trackable online. |
| Fraud Risk | High in urban areas. Commercial brown-shell eggs sold as “desi” at ₹10–12 per piece is a widespread practice in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. | |
Egg Rate Myths vs Reality – 5 Things Most People Get Wrong
Egg pricing in India has a lot of inherited assumptions – passed from buyer to buyer, retailer to consumer. Some of these are outdated. Some were never true. Here are the five most common ones, corrected with specific data.
NECC rate is a suggested price. It has no legal enforcement. Retailers are free to charge more – and most do. The gap between NECC rate and your retail price in a consumption state like Bihar or UP is typically ₹0.40–0.60 per egg. In metro cities, the gap ranges 10–13%. Always use NECC rate as a reference floor, not the price you will pay.
Shell color is determined by breed, not farming method. Rhode Island Red and other commercial breeds produce brown-shelled eggs on fully industrial farms. No peer-reviewed nutritional study confirms desi eggs are significantly superior in protein, fat, or vitamin content. Yolk color – which buyers often use as a quality signal – is controlled by feed composition (marigold pigments, corn content), not by whether the egg is desi.
Winter spike is real in North India – UP, Delhi, Bihar, Punjab see demand jump sharply from October onwards. But South India tells a different story. Namakkal and Andhra Pradesh production does not fall as sharply in winter because climate is milder. In fact, some southern zones see rate stabilisation when North Indian demand is partially offset by steady southern supply. “Egg rate hamesha sardi mein badhti hai” is a North-India-specific truth, not a national one.
Barwala is a national signal. When Barwala rate moves sharply – either up or down – it often precedes a national trend correction within 48–72 hours. Zone chairmen across India watch Barwala movement before their own zone meetings. A ₹0.20 drop in Barwala overnight caused by oversupply typically corrects Delhi wholesale within 48 hours. Any serious trader tracking egg rates should check Barwala alongside their local zone – regardless of which state they operate in.
A household buying 2 trays per week at ₹0.30 above NECC rate pays ₹18 extra per week – ₹936 per year. A small kirana owner buying 5 peti per week without checking NECC can overpay ₹3,000–5,000 annually. Knowing today’s NECC rate gives any buyer a negotiation reference point. Even if the seller does not match it exactly, awareness alone brings the conversation closer to fair price.
72-Hour Signal Framework – Read Egg Rate Movement Before NECC Announces It
This section is not for a household buyer checking morning price. It is for someone who buys 10+ peti per week and wants to know whether to stock up today or wait 3 days. Experienced poultry traders watch three upstream signals before the NECC rate moves. Here is how that works.
- Check domestic maize price movement on NCDEX or AgMarknet. Maize accounts for 70–75% of production cost. A ₹100/quintal rise in maize price typically translates to ₹0.08–0.12 per egg within 2–3 weeks as farmers adjust margins.
- Track diesel retail price changes. Egg transport from Namakkal to Delhi covers 1,800 km. A ₹2/litre diesel hike adds approximately ₹0.05–0.08 per egg in distant consumption states like Bihar and UP. Production state prices feel this less.
- Watch broiler chicken rate at your nearest wholesale market. Eggs and broiler are consumption substitutes. When broiler crosses ₹160/kg, consumers shift toward eggs. Demand spikes. Egg rate follows within 4–7 days.
- Check if Barwala rate is diverging from Namakkal rate. When the gap between these two hubs widens beyond ₹0.30 per egg, it usually signals a supply imbalance that corrects within 72 hours via a national rate adjustment.
- Note the festival calendar 10 days ahead. Rate rarely spikes during a festival week itself – traders avoid bad publicity. The post-festival correction (3–7 days after a major festival) is sharper and more predictable.
| Signal | Direction | Expected Egg Rate Impact | Lag Time | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize price rises ₹100/quintal | Rate Up | +₹0.08 to +₹0.12 per egg | 14–21 days | High (consistent) |
| Diesel up ₹2/litre | Rate Up | +₹0.05 to +₹0.08 per egg (distant states) | 3–7 days | Medium-High |
| Broiler rate crosses ₹160/kg | Rate Up | +₹0.10 to +₹0.20 per egg (demand spike) | 4–7 days | Medium |
| Barwala drops ₹0.20 overnight | Rate Down | National correction -₹0.15 to -₹0.25 | 24–48 hours | High |
| Flush period (March-April, Aug) | Rate Down | -₹0.30 to -₹0.50 per egg | Seasonal (predictable) | High (cyclical) |
| Post-festival week | Rate Down | -₹0.10 to -₹0.20 per egg | 3–7 days after festival | Medium-High |
| Bird flu outbreak (any state) | Unpredictable | Panic buying + route disruption. All models fail. | Immediate | Overrides all signals |
How Daily 12 PM Update Creates Market Authority
This timing is not random.
By 9 AM:
- Wholesale discussions settle
- Truck unloading completes
- Traders confirm spot rate
Updating before 6 AM risks showing yesterday’s data. Updating after 9 AM misses early buyers.
Precision builds credibility.
Seasonal Trends You Should Know
Winter Spike
October to March sees higher consumption. Egg rate often climbs.
Exam Season
Students consume more protein. Urban demand rises.
Summer Correction
April to June may see mild softness unless feed cost pushes upward.
Festival Effect
Ramzan increases evening consumption. Durga Puja impacts Bengal markets.
These patterns repeat yearly.
How Retailers Should Use Today Egg Rate
How Retailers Should Use Today Egg Rate
If you are a retailer:
- Track NECC as base
- Monitor your city margin
- Adjust Rs 0.10 to Rs 0.20 gradually
- Avoid sudden jump unless supply shock
If you are a bulk buyer:
- Negotiate based on peti rate
- Watch Barwala or Namakkal trend
- Buy early in upward cycle
Real Market Event: The 2022 Feed Cost Crisis
Between July and October 2022, maize prices in India rose from approximately ₹1,800/quintal to ₹2,200/quintal – a 22% spike driven by global supply disruption and a weak kharif output. Soybean meal prices rose alongside.
The result: layer feed cost per bird jumped ₹8–12 per month. Farmers producing eggs at ₹4.20 per piece in June were effectively losing money by August.
NECC responded by raising the benchmark rate gradually – Barwala went from ₹4.40 to ₹5.10 per egg between August and November 2022. Retail markets in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata touched ₹6.50–7.00 per egg at peak – prices not seen since 2014.
Three things happened that most buyers did not notice:
First, institutional buyers (schools, hospitals, caterers) reduced order volume by 15–20% within two weeks of the ₹6+ retail crossing. Second, this demand drop created breathing room. Third, by December 2022 rate had corrected to ₹5.20–5.40 range as supply stabilised.
The lesson: extreme rate spikes in India are usually self-correcting within 6–10 weeks because demand elasticity is high at lower income levels. If your local retailer tells you “rate bahut badh gayi, pata nahi kab girega” – check maize price. When maize stabilises, egg rate follows in 3-4 weeks.
Why Eggs Remain India’s Most Affordable Protein Source
One egg at ₹5–6 provides 6 grams of complete protein, 5 grams of fat, Vitamin D, B12, and choline – at a cost no other animal protein can match at this scale. At the current NECC rate, 100 grams of protein from eggs costs roughly ₹80–90. The same quantity from chicken costs ₹120–150, and from paneer ₹200+.
India’s per capita egg consumption has grown from 62 eggs per year in 2015 to 106 eggs in 2024-25 (Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics, Government of India). This is partly nutrition awareness, partly affordability. When egg rate spikes sharply – as it did in late 2022 – urban consumption dips 8–12% within a fortnight, which itself creates the correction that pulls rate back down.
This demand elasticity is why extreme egg rate spikes are self-correcting in India. Buyers slow down. Supply builds. Rate stabilises. It is not policy — it is consumer behavior acting as a natural market brake.