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Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Prices by Rs 2 Per Litre from Tomorrow

Mother Dairy has increased the consumer prices of its liquid milk variants by Rs 2 per litre, effective May 14. The revision is attributed to a sustained 6% increase in farmer procurement prices over the past year. The company stated the hike is a partial pass-through of higher costs to balance farmer welfare and consumer interests. New rates in Delhi-NCR range from Rs 54 to Rs 72 per litre across various milk variants.

Key Points: Mother Dairy Raises Milk Prices by Rs 2/Litre

  • Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from May 14
  • Increase due to 6% rise in farmer procurement costs over past year
  • Revision is a partial pass-through of higher costs
  • New rates: token milk Rs 58, full cream Rs 72 per litre in Delhi-NCR
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Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from tomorrow

Mother Dairy increases milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from May 14, citing a 6% rise in farmer procurement costs. New rates in Delhi-NCR announced.

"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 spokesperson"

New Delhi, May 13

Mother Dairy has increased consumer prices of its liquid milk variants by Rs 2 per litre, with the revised rates set to come into effect from May 14.

In a statement, Mother Dairy on Wednesday said the revision has been made due to a sustained increase in farmer procurement prices over the past year.

"Mother Dairy will revise the consumer prices of its liquid milk variants by Rs 2 per litre, effective May 14, 2026. 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," the statement said.

The company said the increase is only a partial pass-through of higher costs and is aimed at balancing farmer welfare and consumer interests.

"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," a Mother Dairy spokesperson said.

According to the revised rates in Delhi-NCR, bulk vended milk (token milk) will cost Rs 58 per litre from Rs 56 earlier, while full cream milk will be priced at Rs 72 per litre from Rs 70. Toned milk will rise to Rs 60 per litre from Rs 58, double-toned milk to Rs 54 from Rs 52, cow milk to Rs 62 from Rs 60, and Pro Milk to Rs 72 from Rs 70.

The company said it passes on nearly 75-80 per cent of its milk sales realisation towards farmers and milk procurement.

"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," the statement said.

The company also said the previous milk price revision was undertaken in April 2025.

Earlier in the day, GCMMF, which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, also announced a Rs 2 per litre increase in prices of fresh pouch milk across major variants from May 14, citing higher production and operational costs.

- ANI

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Priya S
At least they're being transparent about the reason - rising procurement costs. Mother Dairy and Amul both increasing together is suspicious though 🤔. But I'll still buy because quality matters more than saving Rs 60 per month.
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Vikram M
Last revision was April 2025, over a year ago. Considering inflation, this is reasonable. What's more concerning is the 6% rise in farmer procurement prices - that means our farmers are still not getting enough! We should be paying more for quality milk, not less.
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James A
Am I the only one who noticed both Mother Dairy AND Amul raised prices on the same day? That feels like price collusion. In the US, that would be investigated! But here in India, we just accept it as normal. 😒
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Sneha F
Token milk going from Rs 56 to Rs 58 - that's the one most lower-income families buy. This will hit them hardest. Wish companies would think about the poor before raising prices, even by Rs 2. Every rupee counts for daily wage earners. 🙏
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Rajesh Q
I appreciate that Mother Dairy passes 75-80% to farmers. That's much better than private brands. Yes, the price hike stings, but if it means farmers get a fair deal and we get quality milk, I'll manage. At least it's not as bad as petrol price hikes! 😂

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