Telangana Chicken Shops Strike: Prices Soar, Supply Halts From April 1

• Telangana chicken shop owners to strike statewide from April 1 due to insufficient profit margins.
• Rising operational costs (rent, labor, electricity, transport) are making businesses unprofitable.
• Chicken prices have surged from Rs. 320 to Rs. 350-380 per kg in a week, live chicken up to Rs. 220.
• Strike expected to disrupt chicken supply to hotels, restaurants, and consumers.
• Egg prices have fallen sharply due to decreased exports to West Asian countries amid international tensions.

Key Questions Answered

Why are Telangana chicken shop owners striking from April 1?

Based on the available information, details about Telangana chicken shop owners striking from April 1 are not currently available.

How much have chicken prices increased in Telangana recently?

Chicken prices have recently risen by approximately Rs 25 to Rs 40 per kilogram in Telangana.

What caused the recent sharp drop in egg prices?

Egg prices have dropped by 20 paise in the Namakkal region. The procurement price for eggs, which was ₹4.25 yesterday (March 24), has been set at ₹4.05 today.