Egg Rate Today in Kolkata
NECC Egg Rate Today — Saturday, 12 September 2026
West Bengal
The egg rate today in Kolkata is ₹6.6 per eggas per NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee). Today's NECC egg rate in Kolkata is ₹198 per tray (30 eggs) and ₹79.2 per dozen, updated .
Egg Rate Today in Kolkata
As per NECC · · West Bengal
Per Piece
₹6.6
Per Dozen (12)
₹79.2
Per Tray (30)
₹198
Per Peti (100)
₹660
30-Day Avg
₹6.14
30-Day High
₹6.6
30-Day Low
₹5.75
Kolkata Egg Rate Today — All Units (12 Sept 2026)
| Quantity | NECC Rate Today | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 egg | ₹6.6 | |
| 12 eggs (1 dozen) | ₹79.2 | |
| 30 eggs (1 tray) | ₹198 | |
| 100 eggs (1 peti) | ₹660 | |
| 210 eggs (1 crate / 7 trays) | ₹1386 | |
| Source: NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee) · Kolkata egg rate updated daily at 6 AM IST | ||
Egg Rate Today in Kolkata — 12 Sept 2026
The egg rate today in Kolkata is ₹6.6 per egg as announced by NECC (National Egg Coordination Committee). The NECC egg rate today in Kolkata is ₹198 per tray of 30 eggs, which equals ₹79.2 per dozen.
The egg rate in Kolkata over the past 30 days has ranged from ₹5.75 to ₹6.6 per egg, with a 30-day average of ₹6.14.
Kolkata is the dominant egg market in East India under the NECC East Zone. The city sources eggs from West Bengal's Nadia, Murshidabad, and Burdwan districts, as well as from Andhra Pradesh during peak demand periods. Eggs are a dietary staple in West Bengal, making Kolkata one of the highest per-capita egg consuming cities in India. Maniktala market is the primary wholesale egg hub. NECC East Zone rates for Kolkata tend to be moderate, influenced by local farm supply levels.
At local retail shops in Kolkata, eggs are typically sold at ₹7.6–₹8.6 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.
Kolkata Egg Rate This Week — Day by Day
Wed
₹6.2
LOW
Fri
₹6.35
Sat
₹6.4
Sun
₹6.5
Mon
₹6.55
Tue
₹6.6
HIGH
Wed
₹6.6
HIGH
Weekly Avg
₹6.46
Week High
₹6.6
Week Low
₹6.2
Trend
↑ Up ₹0.40 this week
Kolkata egg rate this week (NECC) — ↑ Up ₹0.40 this week. Updated daily at 6 AM IST.
Kolkata Egg Rate — 30-Day Heatmap
Darker cell = higher price day
Where to Buy Eggs Wholesale in Kolkata
Maniktala Bazaar
Maniktala, North Kolkata
The egg rate today in Kolkata at wholesale is ₹6.6 per egg (NECC rate). At local retail shops in Kolkata, the same egg costs ₹7.6–₹8.6 per egg.
Today's Price Breakdown
NECC Wholesale
₹6.6
per egg
Retail Shops
₹7.6–8.6
per egg
You Save
₹1–₹2
per egg
Buying wholesale saves you ₹12–₹24 per dozen vs retail shops in Kolkata.
Buyer's Tip
Maniktala is Kolkata's biggest egg wholesale hub, active from 3 AM. Eggs from Nadia and Burdwan arrive fresh overnight. Pricing is sharp — arrive before 7 AM to avoid retail markup. Secondary market at Sealdah is useful for Central Kolkata buyers.
Bulk Price at NECC Rate
1 egg
₹6.6
1 dozen
₹79.2
1 tray (30)
₹198
1 peti (100)
₹660
Factors Affecting Egg Rate in Kolkata 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 Kolkata follows within 2–3 days. Currently, elevated feed costs are keeping egg rates above the national average.
Supply Chain — Distance from Farm to Kolkata
Kolkata sources eggs primarily from West Bengal's Nadia, Murshidabad, and Burdwan districts. Transportation distance directly adds to the egg rate in Kolkata — longer routes mean higher logistics costs reflected in the NECC rate.
Seasonal Demand in Kolkata
September–October sees festive season demand spike (Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali) pushing egg rates higher in most cities. Buyers in Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata's daily NECC rate.
Is ₹6.6 per egg worth it nutritionally?
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