Prices and the market
What is the NECC egg rate?
It is a suggested wholesale price for eggs, declared each day by the National Egg Coordination Committee for each of its zones. Traders, farmers, wholesalers and retailers across India use it as the day's reference price. NECC states that its rates are advisory and that it does not enforce them.
Why does NECC quote rates per 100 eggs?
Eggs are traded in bulk, so a per-hundred figure suits the trade better than a per-egg one. To convert, divide by 100: a declared rate of 580 is Rs 5.80 for one egg.
Why do egg prices change so much through the year?
Feed cost is the largest driver, particularly maize and soya. On top of that, demand falls through the hot months and rises from around October as the weather cools, so prices usually soften in summer and firm up towards winter. Disease outbreaks, transport costs and festival demand all move the rate as well.
Which market has the cheapest eggs?
It changes, but production hubs are consistently cheaper than consumption centres. Namakkal, Barwala and Hospet sit near the bottom because eggs are produced there. Kolkata and Delhi sit near the top because they consume far more than they produce and have to bring supply in. The all-India page shows the current cheapest and dearest markets.
Why is my shop charging more than the rate on this site?
Because the NECC rate is wholesale. By the time an egg reaches a counter it has carried transport, handling, breakage and the seller's margin, which typically adds Rs 0.30 to Rs 1.00 per egg. A shop price above the NECC rate is normal, not overcharging.
Using this site
How often are the rates updated?
We read NECC's published table several times a day around the declaration window. NECC normally settles rates by 2:00 PM IST. Every rate on the site shows the date it applies to, so you can always see how current it is.
Why does a page say the rate is carried forward?
NECC does not revise every zone every day. When there is no new declaration, the previous rate still stands. We show it with its original date and label it as carried forward rather than restamping it with today's date.
Why does a market show no rate at all?
Because we have no confirmed NECC figure for it. We would rather show nothing than show a guess presented as an official rate.
Can I use your data for my business?
The underlying figures are NECC's and are publicly published. You are welcome to read and reference them here. If you need the data in a particular format for a commercial use, contact us and tell us what you need.
Is the site free?
Yes. There is no account, no subscription and nothing to buy. The site is funded by advertising, which has no bearing on the rates we publish.
About the eggs themselves
How can I tell if an egg is fresh?
Place it in a bowl of water. A fresh egg sinks and lies flat on its side. An older egg stands on one end. An egg that floats has a large enough air cell that it is best discarded. This is a rough guide, not a safety test.
How should eggs be stored?
Keep them cool and at a steady temperature, pointed end down, and away from strong-smelling food since shells are porous. In most Indian conditions refrigeration extends usable life considerably. Avoid washing eggs before storage, as that removes the shell's natural protective layer.
What is the difference between white and brown eggs?
Shell colour comes from the breed of hen and nothing else. Nutritionally they are equivalent. Price differences reflect the cost of raising the breed and local demand, not quality.
What is a peti?
A peti is the standard Indian trade case of 210 eggs, usually seven trays of thirty. Wholesale buying is often quoted per peti, which is why we show that price on every market page.
About us
Are you part of NECC?
No. We are an independent service that publishes NECC's declared figures. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official channel of the committee, and we have no role in setting rates.
Where exactly do your numbers come from?
From NECC's published daily rate table, read automatically and checked before it is stored. Our methodology page sets out the full chain, including the ways it can fail.
I think a rate on your site is wrong. What do I do?
Tell us the market and the date. We will check it against NECC's published sheet the same day and correct it if the error is ours.
Still stuck? Ask us directly, or read how we source our data.