Delhi Broiler Rate Today
Live wholesale chicken price from Ghazipur Murga Mandi, Delhi's largest poultry market. Standard Broiler and Desi Murga rates updated every morning.
Delhi Broiler & Chicken Price Breakdown
Prices vary significantly by product type and market segment. Here's the full picture for Delhi NCR as of Oct 2026:
| Product | Typical Range | Current Approx. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broiler (live) | ₹95–130/kg | ~₹100–108/kg | Ghazipur Mandi, live weight |
| Desi Murga (live) | ₹200–280/kg | ~₹220–250/kg | Country chicken, significant premium |
| Dressed Broiler (retail) | ₹160–220/kg | ~₹170–190/kg | Cleaned, skin-on; Sarojini Nagar type market |
| Boneless Breast | ₹220–320/kg | ~₹240–270/kg | Processed; QSR and HORECA segment |
Live weight prices are the benchmark. Dressed weight is ~75–78% of live weight; boneless is ~65% of live weight.
About Ghazipur Murga Mandi
Ghazipur Murga Mandi (officially the Ghazipur Poultry Market) is Asia's one of the largest wholesale poultry markets, located in East Delhi near NH-9. The market operates from approximately 4 AM to 9 AM and handles an estimated 3–5 lakh birds per day during peak season.
Birds arrive in live transport trucks from farms across Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, and Punjab overnight. Traders set prices based on volume supply, bird quality (weight uniformity, mortality rate), and buyer demand. The price discovered here sets the benchmark for all Delhi NCR poultry retail for that day.
Supply Sources for Delhi's Poultry Market
| State | Key Production Centres | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana | Karnal, Ambala, Hisar | Closest supply to Delhi; 3–5 hr transport |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly, Agra, Aligarh | Major flock centres; UP integrators supply NCR |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Alwar, Bhiwadi | Growing poultry belt supplying west Delhi market |
| Punjab | Ludhiana, Amritsar | Moderate volume; premium-priced due to distance |
Why Does the Delhi Broiler Rate Change?
Broiler prices are among the most volatile food commodity prices in India — they can move 5–10% in a single week. Here's what drives them:
- Feed cost: Maize + soybean meal = 65–70% of production cost. A ₹2/kg rise in maize adds ~₹7–8/kg to broiler cost at the farm.
- Flock placement cycles: Broilers take 6 weeks from placement to sale. Today's supply was decided 6 weeks ago — integrators can't adjust quickly.
- Season and festivals: Eid, Christmas, and winter increase demand 15–25%. Summer (May–Jul) sees demand fall 10–15%.
- Disease alerts: Even rumours of Avian Influenza cause demand to drop sharply and prices to crash within days.
- State-wise movement: Inter-state poultry movement sometimes faces local restrictions, affecting supply to Delhi from Haryana/UP.
- USD/INR and global soymeal: India imports soybean meal when domestic prices are high — global prices and the rupee both affect feed cost.
AnimStok's Protein Market Daily tracks all these drivers together so you can understand price moves in context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the broiler rate today in Delhi?
The Delhi broiler rate today is visible in the live price widget above — AnimStok updates it every morning from Ghazipur Murga Mandi data. Historically, standard broiler (live weight) in Delhi trades between ₹95–130/kg depending on season and feed costs. As of October 2026, the rate is near ₹100–108/kg live weight at the mandi level.
What is Ghazipur Murga Mandi?
Ghazipur Murga Mandi is the largest wholesale poultry market in Delhi NCR, located in Ghazipur, East Delhi. It handles hundreds of thousands of birds per day and sets the reference price for broiler chicken across the entire Delhi metro region. Prices at Ghazipur are quoted in ₹ per kg live weight.
What is the difference between Standard Broiler and Desi Murga price?
Standard Broiler (commercial broiler) is farmed in 6 weeks under controlled conditions and trades at ₹95–130/kg live weight. Desi Murga (country chicken / native breed) takes 12–16 weeks to raise, has leaner meat and a stronger flavour, and commands a significant premium — typically ₹220–280/kg live weight at Ghazipur Mandi, making it 2–2.5x the price of standard broiler.
Why does the Delhi broiler rate change every day?
Broiler prices are highly dynamic because: (1) feed costs (maize, soybean meal) move daily with commodity markets; (2) flock placements by integrators 6–8 weeks earlier determine today's supply; (3) weather affects demand — cold winters drive higher consumption; (4) religious events and festivals shift weekly demand patterns; (5) disease alerts trigger rapid supply-side responses. AnimStok tracks all these drivers in the Protein Market Daily.
What is the Ghazipur mandi timing?
Ghazipur Murga Mandi operates from approximately 4 AM to 9 AM on most days. Most transactions happen in the early morning hours. Prices are set by the interaction of arriving supply trucks and waiting buyers. By 9–10 AM, the mandi rate for the day is established and forms the basis for retail pricing across Delhi NCR.
How does the Delhi broiler rate compare to the national average?
Delhi broiler rates are typically 3–8% higher than the national average reported by AnimStok, because Delhi is a consumption hub with no local production — all birds are transported from Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan farms, adding logistics cost. South India (Andhra, Telangana) tends to have the lowest broiler prices due to high production density.
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