Double Dairy Blow: Amul follows Mother Dairy with milk price hike

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices: Mother Dairy has announced a ₹2 per litre hike in milk prices across various categories in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), effective from Wednesday, April 30, 2025. This adjustment comes after more than a year without a price revision and aims to address rising procurement costs and support dairy farmers.

“The recent price revision has become necessary due to a substantial rise in procurement costs, which have increased by ₹4–5 per litre in recent months,” a company official was quoted as saying in multiple media reports.

The official attributed the spike in procurement prices largely to the early onset of summer and ongoing heatwave conditions, which have impacted milk production. Mother Dairy currently supplies approximately 35 lakh litres of milk daily in the Delhi-NCR region through its exclusive outlets, traditional retail channels, and e-commerce platforms.

“We remain committed to maintaining a steady supply of high-quality milk to our consumers, while continuing to support the livelihoods of our dairy farmers,” the official added.

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Amul raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from May 1

Amul has announced a ₹2 per litre price hike across all its milk variants, effective today, Thursday, May 1, 2025. This follows Mother Dairy’s price increase of up to ₹2 per litre, which went into effect yesterday, Wednesday, April 30.

Amul has stated that this price increase is due to the rising input costs for milk production. They also mentioned that the 3-4% increase in MRP is lower than the current average food inflation.

Mother Dairy price hike: New Milk Prices in Delhi-NCR

Full Cream Milk: ₹68 per litre (up from ₹66)

Toned Milk: ₹56 per litre (up from ₹54)

Double Toned Milk: ₹50 per litre (up from ₹48)

Cow Milk: ₹58 per litre (up from ₹56)

Buffalo Milk: ₹72 per litre (up from ₹70)

Token Milk (Bulk Vended Milk): ₹54 per litre (up from ₹52)

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices

The price revision, attributed by Mother Dairy to a significant surge in procurement costs due to the early onset of summer and heatwave conditions, is being met with dismay by consumers. Many express worry about the cumulative effect of such increases on their monthly expenses.

“It’s becoming increasingly difficult to manage the household budget,” says Anu Mishra, a homemaker residing in Greater Noida (West). “Milk is a basic necessity, especially for families with children. Even a ₹2 increase per litre adds up significantly over the month. We are already feeling the pinch of rising vegetable and fuel prices. This milk hike is another blow.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Ravi Kumar, a daily wage earner, stated, “My income remains the same, but the prices of everything keep going up. Milk is essential for my family’s health, and now I will have to think twice before buying the same quantity. This will definitely impact our monthly savings, which are already very little.”

The impact is not limited to individual households. Small tea stalls and eateries, which rely heavily on milk, are also bracing for the consequences. Deepak Pandey, who runs a tea stall in Sector 1, fears a potential dip in his customer base. “Milk is a primary ingredient for tea and coffee. If my cost goes up, I might have to slightly increase the price for customers, which could lead to fewer people coming. It’s a chain reaction that affects everyone.”

The hike, though seemingly small per litre, translates to a substantial increase in monthly expenditure for families consuming several litres of milk daily. As Priya Tiwari, a working professional from Sector 2, points out, “₹2 per litre might not sound like much, but for a family buying 2-3 litres every day, it adds up to ₹120-₹180 extra per month. In these times of economic uncertainty, every rupee counts.”

The Mother Dairy price hike serves as a stark reminder of the continuous pressure on the common man’s budget due to rising inflation and fluctuating market conditions.

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