Egg Rate Today in Chennai
NECC Egg Rate Today — Monday, 13 July 2026
Tamil Nadu
The egg rate today in Chennai is ₹7.35 per eggas per NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee). Today's NECC egg rate in Chennai is ₹220.5 per tray (30 eggs) and ₹88.2 per dozen, updated .
Egg Rate Today in Chennai
As per NECC · · Tamil Nadu
Per Piece
₹7.35
Per Dozen (12)
₹88.2
Per Tray (30)
₹220.5
Per Peti (100)
₹735
30-Day Avg
₹7.17
30-Day High
₹7.35
30-Day Low
₹7
Chennai Egg Rate Today — All Units (13 Jul 2026)
| Quantity | NECC Rate Today | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 egg | ₹7.35 | |
| 12 eggs (1 dozen) | ₹88.2 | |
| 30 eggs (1 tray) | ₹220.5 | |
| 100 eggs (1 peti) | ₹735 | |
| 210 eggs (1 crate / 7 trays) | ₹1544 | |
| Source: NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee) · Chennai egg rate updated daily at 6 AM IST | ||
Egg Rate Today in Chennai — 13 Jul 2026
The egg rate today in Chennai is ₹7.35 per egg as announced by NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee). The NECC egg rate today in Chennai is ₹220.5 per tray of 30 eggs, which equals ₹88.2 per dozen.
The egg rate in Chennai over the past 30 days has ranged from ₹7 to ₹7.35 per egg, with a 30-day average of ₹7.17.
Chennai benefits from its proximity to Namakkal — India's egg capital — which keeps prices relatively competitive despite being a major metro. The city is a key distribution hub for Tamil Nadu, with eggs moving daily from Namakkal's farms (about 350 km away). NECC South Zone rates for Chennai typically reflect Namakkal pricing plus transport costs. Koyambedu market is Chennai's main wholesale hub for eggs. Demand peaks during school exam seasons and non-vegetarian festivals in Tamil Nadu.
At local retail shops in Chennai, eggs are typically sold at ₹8.35–₹9.35 per egg, slightly above the NECC wholesale rate.
For the full egg rate in India today across all cities, or to check the complete NECC egg rate today, visit our homepage updated every morning at 6 AM IST.
Chennai Egg Rate This Week — Day by Day
Fri
₹7.2
LOW
Sat
₹7.2
LOW
Sun
₹7.2
LOW
Mon
₹7.2
LOW
Tue
₹7.2
LOW
Wed
₹7.2
LOW
Fri
₹7.35
HIGH
Weekly Avg
₹7.22
Week High
₹7.35
Week Low
₹7.2
Trend
↑ Up ₹0.15 this week
Chennai egg rate this week (NECC) — ↑ Up ₹0.15 this week. Updated daily at 6 AM IST.
Chennai Egg Rate — 30-Day Heatmap
Darker cell = higher price day
Where to Buy Eggs Wholesale in Chennai
Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex
Koyambedu, West Chennai
The egg rate today in Chennai at wholesale is ₹7.35 per egg (NECC rate). At local retail shops in Chennai, the same egg costs ₹8.35–₹9.35 per egg.
Today's Price Breakdown
NECC Wholesale
₹7.35
per egg
Retail Shops
₹8.35–9.35
per egg
You Save
₹1–₹2
per egg
Buying wholesale saves you ₹12–₹24 per dozen vs retail shops in Chennai.
Buyer's Tip
One of South India's largest wholesale markets — egg section starts from 4:30 AM. Trucks from Namakkal arrive overnight, keeping prices fresh and competitive. Bulk buyers (5+ trays) get slightly better rates than NECC retail equivalent.
Bulk Price at NECC Rate
1 egg
₹7.35
1 dozen
₹88.2
1 tray (30)
₹220.5
1 peti (100)
₹735
Factors Affecting Egg Rate in Chennai Today
Feed Cost — Maize & Soya
Feed accounts for 65–70% of egg production cost in India. When maize and soya prices rise nationally, the NECC egg rate in Chennai follows within 2–3 days. Currently, elevated feed costs are keeping egg rates above the national average.
Supply Chain — Distance from Farm to Chennai
Chennai sources eggs primarily from Namakkal in Tamil Nadu and Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh — South India's twin egg production powerhouses. Transportation distance directly adds to the egg rate in Chennai — longer routes mean higher logistics costs reflected in the NECC rate.
Seasonal Demand in Chennai
July–August monsoon season typically brings stable to falling egg rates as production recovers and demand normalises. Buyers in Chennai should track the egg rate trend closely during seasonal transitions to time bulk purchases for the best rate.
Flock Size & Layer Productivity
NECC sets the egg rate in Chennai based on reports from registered poultry farmers. When flock disease outbreaks, extreme heat, or feed shortages reduce layer productivity, egg supply falls and the rate rises. National flock health directly impacts Chennai's daily NECC rate.
Is ₹7.35 per egg worth it nutritionally?
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