Today’s Chicken Rate in India
Get the latest broiler chicken prices, live chicken rates, retail chicken prices and poultry market updates across India.
| State | Live (₹/kg) | Broiler (₹/kg) | Retail (₹/kg) | Details |
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1 kg Chicken Rate Today in India July 5, 2026 – All Types
The price of chicken in India varies by type, cut, and processing level. Here is today’s rate for all major chicken types available in Indian markets:
| Chicken Type | Details | Price per kg (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Chicken (Live) | Standard live bird rate at farm/mandi | |
| Broiler Chicken | Dressed broiler, most common market type | |
| Retail Chicken | Cut & cleaned, sold at butcher/retail stores | |
| Boneless Chicken | Deboned fillet, premium cut | ₹280 – ₹320 |
| Skinless Chicken | Skin removed, diet-friendly option | ₹230 – ₹260 |
| Chicken Liver | Popular by-product, sold at low cost | ₹90 – ₹120 |
| Chicken Drumstick | Leg piece, widely available | ₹180 – ₹220 |
Chicken Rate Today by City
Chicken prices differ across Indian cities based on transport costs, local supply, and seasonal demand. Below are today’s retail chicken rates in major cities:
Click any city for detailed daily rates, weekly trends, and local market updates.
Broiler Chicken Rate Today – 5 Day Price History
Broiler chicken is the most widely consumed type in India. Prices are set by wholesale mandis and updated daily. Track the recent trend below:
| Date | Broiler Rate (₹/kg) | Change |
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Today’s broiler chicken rate is . Prices in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai are typically ₹5–₹15 higher than mandi rates due to transport and retail margins.
Live Chicken Rate Today in India
The live chicken rate is the farm-gate price paid by traders and processors for live birds. It is always lower than the retail rate and serves as the base reference for the entire supply chain.
| Date | Live Chicken Rate (₹/kg) | Change |
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What affects the live chicken rate?
- Feed costs (maize and soybean prices are the biggest input)
- Seasonal demand — rates rise during festivals, winters, and wedding seasons
- Disease outbreaks in poultry flocks reduce supply and spike prices
- Government policies on poultry imports and exports
Chicken Wholesale & Mandi Rate Today
Wholesale (mandi) rates are lower than retail because products are sold in bulk, directly from farmer to trader, without packaging or storage costs. Restaurants, hotels, and bulk buyers rely on mandi rates.
| Date | Wholesale Rate (₹/kg) | Change |
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Mandi Rate vs Retail Rate – What’s the Difference?
The mandi rate is typically ₹40–₹70 lower than the retail rate you pay at a butcher or supermarket. The difference covers cutting, cleaning, storage, shop rental, and retailer margin. Today, the mandi rate is while the retail rate is .
Chicken Paper Rate Today – Sakshi, Suguna, Vencobb
The “paper rate” refers to prices published daily in regional newspapers and by major poultry companies. These are widely used as official reference rates by farmers and traders.
| Source | Average Rate (₹/kg) |
|---|---|
| Sakshi Chicken Rate Today | ₹118 – ₹125 |
| Samaj Chicken Rate Today | ₹120 – ₹128 |
| Suguna Chicken Rate Today | ₹122 – ₹130 |
| Vencobb Chicken Rate Today | ₹119 – ₹127 |
Paper rates are updated every morning and serve as the benchmark for negotiations in local mandis across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
Leading Chicken Brands & Manufacturers in India
Several large companies control a significant share of India’s poultry production and directly influence mandi pricing and availability.
Why Do Chicken Prices Change Every Day?
Chicken prices in India are not fixed — they respond to multiple supply and demand forces that shift daily. Understanding these helps buyers time purchases and helps farmers plan sales.
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