Egg prices in India rose by 35-40% over the past year, as per National Egg Co-ordination Committee, due to the government's E20 petrol push.
The price rise is linked to maize becoming costlier, a primary ingredient of poultry feed, which makes up 65-70% of poultry costs.
Maize prices have risen as more of it is being used for E20 production.
Egg prices in India rose by 35-40% over the past year, as per National Egg Co-ordination Committee, due to the government's E20 petrol push. The price rise is linked to maize becoming costlier, a primary ingredient of poultry feed, which makes up 65-70% of poultry costs. Maize prices have risen as more of it is being used for E20 production.
