New Delhi, November 11: Milk prices are set to increase across India as leading dairy brands Amul and Mother Dairy have announced a hike of ₹2 to ₹4 per litre, effective November 12, 2026.
The companies said the decision was taken due to rising input and operational costs, including fodder, cattle feed, packaging and transportation expenses.
The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells dairy products under the Amul brand, announced a 4–5 per cent increase in the prices of fresh pouch milk across major variants and pack sizes.
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Under the revised rates, Amul Taaza toned milk will become costlier by ₹2 per litre, while Amul Gold milk will see a price increase of ₹4 per litre.
The cooperative said the price of its largest-selling Amul Taaza milk, which contains 3 per cent milk fat, has been increased by ₹2 per litre, representing a 3.3 per cent hike. Amul Gold, with 6 per cent milk fat, will cost ₹4 more per litre, marking a 5.5 per cent increase.
This is Amul’s second milk price revision in 2026, following an earlier increase in May.
Mother Dairy Also Increases Milk Prices
Mother Dairy has also announced a price hike of ₹2 to ₹4 per litre across its liquid milk variants from November 12.
In its statement, the company said uneven monsoon conditions in several parts of the country have affected fodder availability and increased the cost of dairy production.
Green and dry fodder prices have reportedly increased by up to 20 per cent, while cattle feed costs have risen by around 10 per cent over the past year. These increases have added to the financial burden on dairy farmers.
Mother Dairy confirmed that the revised consumer prices would come into effect on November 12, 2026.
Rising Operational Costs Behind Milk Price Hike
Apart from higher fodder and cattle feed prices, dairy companies have also pointed to rising packaging and transportation expenses.
A Mother Dairy spokesperson said persistent inflationary pressures have pushed packaging, transportation and other operational costs up by as much as 25 per cent.
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The company said the sustained rise in input and operational expenses had made the latest revision in consumer milk prices necessary.
The price increase is expected to affect household budgets, particularly those of families that regularly purchase packaged milk. With both major dairy brands revising their rates, consumers will have to pay more for several popular milk variants from Thursday.
–IANS
