In India's egg trade, you'll often hear the word "peti." Restaurant owners negotiate peti prices. Retailers buy by the peti. Even households bulk-buying for weddings think in petis. But what exactly is a peti, and how do you calculate the price?

What is a Peti of Eggs?

1 peti = 100 eggs.A peti (also spelled "petti") is the standard wholesale unit for egg trading in India. Eggs in a peti are typically packed in a cardboard box with plastic foam or paper crate inserts to prevent breakage during transport.

It's important not to confuse a peti with a tray. A tray holds 30 eggs; a peti holds 100 eggs (roughly 3 trays + 10 eggs).

Peti vs Tray vs Dozen — At a Glance

  • 1 Dozen = 12 eggs (household retail unit)
  • 1 Tray = 30 eggs (NECC base unit; common retail and restaurant unit)
  • 1 Peti = 100 eggs (wholesale unit for bulk buyers)
  • 1 Case/Box = 360 eggs (large-scale distributor unit; 12 trays)

How to Calculate Today's Egg Peti Price

The formula is simple: Peti price = NECC rate per egg × 100

For example, if the NECC rate in Hyderabad today is ₹5.60/egg:

  • 1 peti (100 eggs) = ₹5.60 × 100 = ₹560
  • 1 tray (30 eggs) = ₹5.60 × 30 = ₹168
  • 1 dozen (12 eggs) = ₹5.60 × 12 = ₹67.20

Each city page on EggPriceToday.in shows the peti price automatically. Check your city: Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi.

Where to Buy Eggs by the Peti

You can buy egg petis from:

  • Wholesale egg markets (Anda Bazaars): Every major Indian city has one — Crawford Market (Mumbai), Azadpur (Delhi), Bowenpally (Hyderabad). Prices here are often ₹5–₹15 below retail per peti.
  • Direct from poultry farms: Farms near Namakkal, Barwala, Chittoor, and Hospet supply petis directly to bulk buyers. Freshness is highest here.
  • Distributor networks: City-based egg distributors supply restaurants, canteens, and retailers daily. Credit and return policies make them popular with businesses.

Is Buying a Peti Worth It for Households?

At 100 eggs per peti, most families of 4 will take 3–4 weeks to consume a full peti. If stored at room temperature (under 25°C), eggs stay fresh for 3–4 weeks; in the refrigerator, up to 5–6 weeks. For families that eat 2–3 eggs daily, buying a peti from a wholesale market can save ₹20–₹60 vs retail prices.