
Retail egg prices in parts of Mumbai rose to Rs 80 per dozen from Rs 65 last month, with consumers reporting increases of Rs 10-20 in the past week. Traders blame a production shortfall after lockdown disruptions and higher demand for immunity-boosting foods.
Wholesale rates set by the National Egg Coordination Committee have also been fluctuating daily.
A supply shortfall combined with stronger demand keeps domestic Indian egg prices elevated, which tightens the market for poultry feed. The effect on global feed commodity prices is limited.
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