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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Namakkal egg price falls to ₹4.50 after three months
After nearly three months, the egg procurement rate in Namakkal has come down to ₹4.50 per egg. Poultry owners said the price of eggs was reduced owing to the festival season in six North Indian States as well as to prevent competition from other States. Namakkal, known as the 'egg city', houses more than 1,600 poultry farms and produces six to seven crores of eggs per day. These eggs are transported to various parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Eggs are also exported to countries like Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Namakkal eggs are also supplied for the noon meal scheme. Based on production and demand, the price of eggs is fixed by the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) in Namakkal every day. Watch: How Namakkal became 'Egg City' On April 30 this year, the price of an egg was ₹4.50 and after that, it increased, touching ₹5.75 per egg on May 20. The retail market price touched ₹7. After May 20, the price fluctuated between ₹5.30 and ₹5.55, and on June 28, it once again touched ₹5.75. For the past one month, the price of an egg has been between ₹5 and ₹5.55. But last week, the prices began coming down owing to the Sawan festival in North Indian States. On Sunday (July 27), the procurement price of eggs was ₹4.50. Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Egg Poultry Farmers Marketing Society Vangli Subramaniam said the price of eggs was reduced due to the influence of middlemen. 'The supply is good and eggs are moving to other places as usual. We expected a fall of price to the range of 30 and 40 paise, but it dropped drastically. Even though the price was fixed at ₹4.50 per egg, the middlemen and traders bought them only for ₹4.10. Due to this, poultry farmers sustained a loss of ₹1 per egg and overall, farmers sustained a loss between ₹8 to ₹9 crore,' Mr. Vangli added. Tamil Nadu Poultry Farmers Association (TNPFA) president and Namakkal NECC chairman K. Singaraj said that due to Sawan being observed in six States, 30% to 40% egg consumption was reduced, which resulted in the price reduction. This will continue for the next one month. To prevent eggs from coming into the Tamil Nadu market from other States, the price was reduced, Mr. Singaraj added.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Aadi cracks up egg price by Rs 1 in a month, Namakkal poultry sector faces heat
NAMAKKAL: The Namakkal poulty sector is feeling the chill wind of a drop in egg price as the rate per unit has dropped by nearly Rs 1, thanks to disruptions in demand and supply caused by the ongoing Sawan festival (also called Shravan) in North India. The sector is bracing itself for more loss as the 'price is expected to fall a little more' in the foreseeable future. According to the National Egg Coordination Committee, the price per egg in Namakkal on July 1 stood at Rs 5.75. As of July 24, it has come down to Rs 4.80 – a fall of nearly Rs 1 within a few weeks. The fall in consumption during this religious period (Sawan) has triggered a chain reaction across egg-producing states, forcing Namakkal's poultry industry to reduce prices. The Sawan month, which lasts from mid-July to August, is a time of religious observance across many northern states, during which people avoid consuming meat and eggs. The situation continues with festivals such as Nag Panchami and Janmashtami, which also fall within this period and contribute to less consumption of non-veg food. Andhra Pradesh (AP), the country's top egg producer, is the primary supplier to northern states. With demand falling during Sawan, AP producers have slashed prices drastically, even below production cost, to avoid piling up of stock. When prices drop in AP, their eggs begin entering southern markets like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kerala – all key buyers of Namakkal's eggs. As buyers shift to AP eggs for cost reasons, Namakkal traders too are forced to reduce their prices to stay competitive. 'From mid-July to August, every year the price of eggs sees a significant drop,' Vangili Subramanian, president of the Tamil Nadu Egg Poultry Marketing Society, said, adding that 'when AP reduces prices due to fall in demand in the North, southern markets start buying from them instead of us, and that hits Namakkal hard'. The current production cost per egg ranges between Rs 4.50 to Rs 4.75, leaving very little margin for producers. 'The price is expected to fall a little more,' Vangili said. 'If the price per egg drops to Rs 4.50 or lower, it will go below our production cost, and we will incur severe losses,' said C Sasikumar, a local poultry owner in Namakkal.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Eggs become costlier due to high demand, supply disruption caused by monsoon
1 2 3 Pune: The price of eggs has shot up in the last 15 days from around Rs66 per dozen to Rs84 per dozen in the retail market. Wholesalers and suppliers attributed the price rise to increased demand post-summer, disruption in supply chain because of the monsoon, and rise in cost of poultry feed. The retail price of eggs has gone up by almost Rs1.50 to Rs2 per egg since the beginning of May, from Rs5.50 apiece to around Rs7 apiece. "Consumption of eggs picks up as the weather starts cooling down. The local vendor said irregular supply because of the rain has led to increase in price," said Smita Kulkarni, a resident of Kondhwa. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Based on market trends, vendors said the price of eggs might rise further in the next couple of days. "We are selling 100 eggs for Rs600 in wholesale, and in retail, the price is Rs7 apiece. We expect the wholesale price to rise to Rs650 for 100 eggs," said Jay Matele, the owner of Ajit Eggs Supplier. The wholesale price of eggs was Rs485 for 100 eggs at the beginning of May. "We don't consume eggs during Shravan, so we end up eating more now. My grocery bill has shot up because everything, from vegetables to eggs, has become more expensive," said Radha Zaveri, a resident of Pashan. Data from the National Egg Coordination Committee show that the average wholesale price of eggs in June 2025 was Rs589.64 for 100 eggs — the highest in the past five years. In June last year, it stood at Rs572.83, and in June 2023, it was Rs575.93 for 100 eggs. "The demand for eggs has increased now compared to summer, but the cost of maize has also increased," said the owner of Sonai Eggs Sandesh Patil, who sells 6,000-7,000 eggs daily. Sunil K, an egg-bhurji vendor near Camp, said, "The price of eggs keep fluctuating, so it becomes difficult to fix a rate for the dish. But there is good demand. From the end of next month, usually because of festivals, demand reduces. So right now, I am not complaining." Brown eggs have also followed this upward trend. "The wholesale price of brown eggs has increased to Rs850 for 100 eggs. In retail markets, it is selling at Rs13-15 per piece. In May, the wholesale price of eggs stood at Rs750 for 100 eggs," said Arnav Gandhi, the owner of Shree Balaji Poultry Farm in Market Yard. Pune: The price of eggs has shot up in the last 15 days from around Rs66 per dozen to Rs84 per dozen in the retail market. Wholesalers and suppliers attributed the price rise to increased demand post-summer, disruption in supply chain because of the monsoon, and rise in cost of poultry feed. The retail price of eggs has gone up by almost Rs1.50 to Rs2 per egg since the beginning of May, from Rs5.50 apiece to around Rs7 apiece. "Consumption of eggs picks up as the weather starts cooling down. The local vendor said irregular supply because of the rain has led to increase in price," said Smita Kulkarni, a resident of Kondhwa. Based on market trends, vendors said the price of eggs might rise further in the next couple of days. "We are selling 100 eggs for Rs600 in wholesale, and in retail, the price is Rs7 apiece. We expect the wholesale price to rise to Rs650 for 100 eggs," said Jay Matele, the owner of Ajit Eggs Supplier. The wholesale price of eggs was Rs485 for 100 eggs at the beginning of May. "We don't consume eggs during Shravan, so we end up eating more now. My grocery bill has shot up because everything, from vegetables to eggs, has become more expensive," said Radha Zaveri, a resident of Pashan. Data from the National Egg Coordination Committee show that the average wholesale price of eggs in June 2025 was Rs589.64 for 100 eggs — the highest in the past five years. In June last year, it stood at Rs572.83, and in June 2023, it was Rs575.93 for 100 eggs. "The demand for eggs has increased now compared to summer, but the cost of maize has also increased," said the owner of Sonai Eggs Sandesh Patil, who sells 6,000-7,000 eggs daily. Sunil K, an egg-bhurji vendor near Camp, said, "The price of eggs keep fluctuating, so it becomes difficult to fix a rate for the dish. But there is good demand. From the end of next month, usually because of festivals, demand reduces. So right now, I am not complaining." Brown eggs have also followed this upward trend. "The wholesale price of brown eggs has increased to Rs850 for 100 eggs. In retail markets, it is selling at Rs13-15 per piece. In May, the wholesale price of eggs stood at Rs750 for 100 eggs," said Arnav Gandhi, the owner of Shree Balaji Poultry Farm in Market Yard.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chittoor Collector urges farmers to look towards poultry and dairy sector
District Collector Sumit Kumar asked the Animal Husbandry Department officials to initiate steps for the farmers to make use of the opportunities in dairy and poultry sector, apart from agriculture. The Collector, on Thursday, convened a meeting with the farmers, along with Animal Husbandry Department officials, to create awareness about the employment opportunities in poultry and dairy development. The Collector said that farmers, who are interested in poultry, will be given training by successful poultry farmers in coordination with the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC). Further, the government will also discuss with bank officials and ensure loans to those who are interested to set up poultry farms. Mr. Sumit Kumar asked the interested farmers to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the same. He asked the officials to prepare a list of those interested to invest in poultry and dairy sectors and assured that discussions will be held with the banks to grant loans to interested farmers. NECC executive committee member Ramesh said that those who are interested in the sector alone can succeed in the business and assured to extend all possible support to them.
News18
29-04-2025
- Business
- News18
Tamil Nadu Mayonnaise Ban: What's The Impact On Egg Prices?
Last Updated: Namakkal, home to 7.5 crore hens, sees a 15% summer dip in egg production. Despite a 25 paise price rise to Rs 4.30 per egg, farmers maintain daily sales and exports The Namakkal region of Tamil Nadu, home to approximately 7.5 crore laying hens spread across 1,300 poultry farms, is witnessing a seasonal dip in egg production. These farms collectively produce around 6.5 crore eggs daily, with the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) in Namakkal determining the daily price. Over the past two days, the purchase price of eggs has increased by 25 paise, reaching Rs 4.30 per egg. Industry experts expect prices could rise further, potentially touching Rs 5 in the near future. With the onset of the summer season, poultry farmers are reporting a 15% decline in egg production. According to one farmer, daily output has dropped by approximately 60 lakh eggs. The shortage of eggs is attributed not only to the heat but also to the ongoing fishing ban, which has further disrupted supply chains. As the fishing ban leads to reduced fish landings, consumers are increasingly turning to eggs as an alternative option. Despite the drop, farmers assert that all eggs produced are being sold on the same day, with around 50 lakh eggs exported daily. To counter the heat's effects, farmers have implemented cooling methods such as water sprayers, referred to locally as 'packers', to keep the hens comfortable and maintain productivity. No Shortage, No Sales Ban mayonnaise made with raw eggs. Sales, they say, continue unaffected. Namakkal remains a key hub in India's egg production, and despite seasonal challenges, the industry appears committed to maintaining supply and supporting price stability. First Published: April 29, 2025, 12:25 IST
