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Amul Hikes Milk Prices by Rs 2/Litre Across India Starting May 14

Amul has announced a nationwide increase of Rs 2 per litre in fresh milk prices, effective from May 14. The hike applies to major variants including Amul Taaza, Cow Milk, Shakti, Gold, and Tea Special. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation attributed the revision to rising costs of cattle feed, packaging, and fuel. The cooperative emphasized that 80% of consumer payments go back to milk producers, with the increase aimed at encouraging higher production.

Key Points: Amul Milk Price Hike: Rs 2/Litre From May 14

  • Price hike of Rs 2 per litre across all major variants
  • Effective from May 14 across India
  • Covers Amul Taaza, Cow Milk, Shakti, Gold, and Tea Special
  • First increase since May 2025, citing rising cattle feed, packaging, and fuel costs
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Amul raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across India from May 14

Amul raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre nationwide from May 14, citing rising input costs. New rates effective for all major variants.

"Under the Amul cooperative structure, 80 per cent of the money received from customers is returned to milk producers - GCMMF statement"

Gandhinagar, May 13

India's largest dairy cooperative, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, announced a nationwide increase of Rs two per litre in the prices of Amul fresh milk, with the revised rates set to come into effect from May 14.

The federation markets milk and dairy products under the Amul brand.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, GCMMF said the increase applies to major variants and packs across India and represents a 2.5 to 3.5 per cent rise in maximum retail prices.

The federation said the increase remained "lower than the average food inflation". The cooperative said no increase had been made in Amul milk prices since May 2025.

It attributed the latest revision to rising input costs borne by its 36 lakh milk producers. According to the statement, the cost of cattle feed, milk packaging film and fuel had increased significantly over the past year.

The federation also said member unions had increased payments to farmers by Rs 30 per kilogram of fat, amounting to a 3.7 per cent increase over the last year.

"It is important to note that under the Amul cooperative structure, 80 per cent of the money received from customers is returned to milk producers," the federation said, adding that a major portion of the latest increase would go back to dairy farmers to encourage higher milk production.

Under the revised prices for Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Saurashtra and Kutch, a 500 ml pouch of Amul Taaza will cost Rs 29 instead of Rs 28, while the one-litre pack will rise from Rs 55 to Rs 57.

A 500 ml pouch of Amul Cow Milk will now cost Rs 30, up from Rs 29, and Amul Shakti will increase from Rs 31 to Rs 32 for 500 ml packs.

The price of one-litre Amul Tea Special has been revised from Rs 63 to Rs 66, while the 500 ml Amul Gold pouch will cost Rs 35 instead of Rs 34. The price of 500 ml buffalo milk has also been increased from Rs 37 to Rs 39.

The previous revision in Amul milk prices was announced on April 30, 2025 and came into effect from May 1, 2025, when GCMMF raised prices by Rs 2 per litre across variants, citing higher production and operational costs.

At the time, the federation had said it had not increased fresh pouch milk prices since June 2024.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good that 80% of the money goes back to farmers! šŸ„ My uncle is a dairy farmer in Gujarat, and his cattle feed costs have gone up so much. We complain about Rs 2, but farmers struggle with rising costs every day. Amul's transparency on this is better than private companies.
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Michael C
As a foreigner living in India, I've noticed milk prices here are still very reasonable compared to the US. At Rs 57 per litre for Amul Cow Milk, that's about 70 cents. Back home, a gallon costs $4+. Inflation is real globally, and Amul's cooperative model genuinely helps small farmers. No complaints.
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Kavya N
My monthly milk bill just went up by Rs 60-80! šŸ˜© I know Amul is a cooperative, but they could have staggered the increaseā€”Rs 1 now and Rs 1 later. Middle-class families are already squeezed by petrol, vegetable, and LPG prices. That said, supporting dairy farmers is important; just wish the government also kept input costs in check.
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Arjun K
Finally, some news that explains the reasoning! Most companies just hike prices without any explanation. The cattle feed cost increase is realā€”I've seen it in my village. Rs 30 per kg fat more to farmers is significant. Amul Gold at Rs 35 for 500ml is still cheaper than many local brands selling adulterated milk. Quality matters.
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Sarah B
This is why I switched to Amul from a private brand that kept hiking prices secretly. At least Amul announces openly and gives a fair reason. Rs 2

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