India’s poultry industry is projected to experience a 6–7% increase in revenues in FY27, with profitability expected to improve by 50 to 100 basis points compared to the previous year, as per a report by CareEdge Ratings. The industry saw a stabilization in operating performance during FY26, driven by robust production growth, steady demand from retail, institutional, and food-service sectors, and enhanced supply-demand dynamics.
The report highlighted that India remains one of the largest global producers of eggs and poultry meat, driven by factors such as rising protein consumption, urbanization, increased affordability, and evolving dietary preferences. Emphasizing on enhancing feed conversion ratio (FCR), adopting better farm management practices, and improving operational efficiency is anticipated to boost productivity and competitiveness within the organized poultry sector.
Projections indicate that egg and meat production will sustain a healthy growth trajectory in FY27, supported by the uptick in protein consumption, urbanization trends, and capacity expansions by organized players. The growth of the processed poultry segment, backed by the expansion of organized retail, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), cold-chain infrastructure, and export opportunities, is expected to offer new avenues for long-term expansion and value addition.
The report also forecasts that advancements in breeding techniques, precision nutrition, automation, and farm management practices will elevate productivity levels and optimize feed conversion ratios. Notably, organized players, constituting around 60–65% of the industry, witnessed significant profitability enhancements in FY26 through streamlined operations, improved feed sourcing, and robust pricing strategies.
In FY26, the industry experienced a notable drop in maize prices, supported by increased domestic production and favorable supply conditions. This decline in maize costs notably alleviated margins, particularly benefiting integrated players with in-house feed mills and efficient procurement processes. India, ranking as the second-largest egg producer and a major broiler meat producer, generated 149.11 billion eggs in FY25, with poultry meat output reaching approximately 5.18 million tonnes, contributing substantially to the country’s overall meat production.
