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Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Prices by Rs 2/Litre from May 14

Mother Dairy has announced a nationwide price hike of Rs 2 per litre across its key liquid milk variants, effective from May 14. The company cited a sustained 6% increase in farmer procurement prices over the past year as the reason for the revision. This follows a similar price increase by Amul, which also raised rates by Rs 2 per litre from the same date. Mother Dairy stated that the hike is only a partial pass-through of increased costs to balance farmer welfare and consumer interests.

Key Points: Mother Dairy Milk Price Hike: Rs 2/Litre from May 14

  • Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from May 14
  • Amul also raised prices by Rs 2 per litre from same date
  • Hike due to 6% increase in farmer procurement costs over past year
  • Bulk vended milk now Rs 58, full cream milk Rs 72 per litre
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Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre, effective from tomorrow

Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across variants from May 14, citing a 6% increase in farmer procurement costs over the past year.

"This revision represents only a partial pass through of increased costs and is aimed at maintaining a fair balance between farmer welfare and consumer interests. - Mother Dairy"

New Delhi, May 13

Dairy product major Mother Dairy on Wednesday announced a nationwide hike of Rs 2 per litre across its key liquid milk variants, effective May 14.

The step comes soon after Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), also announced an 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.

In a statement, Mother Dairy said: "The revision has been necessitated in view of the sustained increase in farmer procurement prices, of around 6 per cent over the past one year, despite continued efforts to limit the impact on consumers."

"This revision represents only a partial pass through of increased costs and is aimed at maintaining a fair balance between farmer welfare and consumer interests," it added.

The statement further said: "It is pertinent to note that Mother Dairy passes on nearly 75-80 per cent of its milk sales realisation towards farmers and milk procurement, thereby supporting their livelihoods while ensuring consistent availability of quality milk for consumers."

According to the official release, bulk vended milk or token milk, which earlier cost Rs 56 per litre, has now been hiked to Rs 58 per litre.

Full cream milk will cost Rs 72, up from Rs 70 per litre. Toned milk has increased from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per litre, and double-toned milk, from Rs 52 to 54 per litre.

Cow milk has been revised from Rs 60 to Rs 62 per litre. The rate of pro milk has been increased from Rs. 70 to Rs. 72 per litre.

Mother Diary said that the last price revision was undertaken in April 2025.

Meanwhile, the GCMMF said that its increase in milk prices applies to major variants and packs across India and represents a 2.5 to 3.5 per cent rise in maximum retail prices.

- IANS

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James A
As someone new to India, I'm impressed by how important local dairy cooperatives are here. But Rs 2 increases from both Amul and Mother Dairy on same day feels coordinated. At least they're transparent about passing 75-80% to farmers. Back home, margins are less transparent.
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Siddharth J
Fair enough. Farmers have been facing input cost hikes for feed, fodder, and transportation. If we want quality milk and sustainable dairy farming, some price revision is inevitable. The last hike was in April 2025, so it's not arbitrary. Better a Rs 2 hike now than severe shortages later.
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Sneha F
Seriously? My monthly milk bill already crossed ₹1500 for a family of four. This means an extra ₹60 per month on milk alone. And what about chai? Every shop will increase prices citing this. The poor are hit hardest. Wish companies absorbed some cost instead of passing everything to us 💔
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Vikram M
Mother Dairy says they pass 75-80% to farmers, but I wonder: if procurement prices rose 6% in a year, why is the hike only 2-3.5%? That actually shows discipline. But I'm skeptical - the real issue is inflation across food items. Milk is just the tip of the iceberg 🥛
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Rajesh Q
People forget that India is the world's largest milk producer, and our cooperatives are a model for developing nations. Yes, Rs 2 matters, but compare this to global milk prices - still significantly cheaper in India. Instead of complaining, maybe we should appreciate that we have affordable milk 365 days a year. Chalo, let's just have an extra cup

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