₹20-25 per egg this winter? What is driving India's price surge

Rising poultry feed costs and expected winter demand are driving egg prices higher across India. A major factor is growing diversion of maize to ethanol production, which makes up 65-70% of poultry production costs. Coupled with rising soybean meal prices, farmers face severe cost pressures. While ₹20-25 may apply to premium brands, regular egg prices will remain under pressure.