Editorial photo #13462369 Economy, Business and Finance

Indian Poultry Industry

A hatchery at a poultry farm in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 19, 2026. India is the world's second-largest egg producer, with approximately 142-149 billion eggs annually, and ranks among the top five in broiler chicken production, generating around 2.6 million tons of chicken meat. The leading egg-producing states are Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, and West Bengal. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13462369
Date taken: 19 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Economy, Business and Finance

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