Government okays import of 4.0 crore more eggs to keep market stable

The Ministry of Commerce approved the import of 4 crore eggs to stabilize market supply and prices. File Photo: Collected

The Ministry of Commerce has approved the import of 4.0 crore more eggs to increase supply and make the market stable.

A notification in this regard was issued by the ministry's internal trade-1 wing on Wednesday.

According to the notification, 12 traders have been allowed to import the eggs and the import permit will remain valid till December 31, 2024.

In a bid to address the volatility in the egg market, the Ministry allowed seven designated firms

to import of 4.05 crore eggs on October 8.