Visakhapatnam: Chicken prices have taken a nosedive on Sunday owing to the ongoing Karthika month. The downward trend is expected to persist till Sankranthi.
Prices of chicken have fallen from a high of ₹260–₹280 per kilogramme to ₹145 per kilogramme on Sunday. This has brought joy to chicken lovers, who are finding their favourite dish more affordable.
In stark contrast, the price trajectory of vegetables has been on the rise.
A vegetable seller at Rythu Bazaar Yaseen told Deccan Chronicle cited the example of onions. Last week, their price had been ₹37 a kg. Within a short span, the wholesale rate of onions has surged to ₹51, with retail prices hitting ₹65.
Andhra Pradesh is known for its significant poultry production, around five crore birds per month. Average daily demand of chicken is around 10 lakh kilograms, underscoring the popularity and consumption of chicken in the state.
The unexpected shift in price has prompted varied reactions from consumers. While consumers rejoice its affordability, others express concern over the escalating costs of vegetables.
Consumers are hoping that prices of vegetables will come down before the festive season of Sankranthi arrives.
