July 16, 2026
 

India's poultry sector revenue forecast to rise 6-7% in FY27 as maize cost relief and demand growth support margins

Organised players, which account for 60-65% of the industry, saw significant profitability gains in FY26 as a sharp correction in maize prices provided margin relief for integrated operators.

India's poultry industry is forecast to grow revenues by 6-7% in FY27, with profitability expected to improve by 50-100 basis points over the prior year, according to a report from CareEdge Ratings published on 14 July 2026.

The ratings agency said the sector saw stabilisation in operating performance during FY26, supported by healthy production growth, resilient demand across retail, institutional and food-service channels, and improved supply-demand dynamics. A sharp correction in domestic maize prices during the year, driven by higher production and improved supply conditions, provided significant margin relief for integrated players with captive feed mills.

India produced 149.11 billion eggs during FY25 and approximately 5.18 million tonnes of poultry meat - equivalent to nearly half of the country's total meat production. India ranks as the second-largest egg producer globally and a leading broiler meat producer.

Egg and meat production are forecast to maintain healthy momentum in FY27, supported by rising protein consumption, urbanisation and capacity additions by organised players. CareEdge said the evolving processed poultry segment - driven by expansion of organised retail, quick-service restaurants, cold-chain infrastructure and export opportunities - is expected to provide additional avenues for long-term value addition.

The agency said focus on improving feed conversion ratios, precision nutrition, advanced breeding, automation and better farm management practices would support productivity gains and enhance competitiveness across the organised sector, which accounts for roughly 60-65% of industry output.

- IANS