Namakkal farm gate price of eggs hits record ₹6 apiece for first time

DRIVEN by strong domestic demand, coupled witha slight dip in production, egg price in Namakkal has climbed toa record high of %6 per piece at the farm gate for the first time on Tuesday.

- SNEHA SIVASHANMUGAM

The upward trend, influenced by slight dip in production, has reduced output by 50 lakhs eggs per day

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While the price rise has added some pressure to its exports, industry representatives say the overall impact remains limited. Restaurants in the region also maintain that the increase has not affected food prices yet.

K Singaraj, zonal chairman of the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC), said this is the first time eggs have hit the ₹6 mark in Namakkal, noting that last year’s highest rate was %5.95.