Amul and Mother Dairy Raise Milk Prices by Rs 2 Per Litre Across India Amid Rising Input Costs

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and Mother Dairy have announced a nationwide increase of Rs 2 per litre in milk prices, effective May 14. The cooperative said the decision was taken in view of rising operational and production costs. According to GCMMF, the latest revision comes nearly a year after the previous price hike implemented on May 1, 2025.

The increase will apply to several of Amul’s most widely consumed milk variants, including Amul Gold, Amul Taaza, Amul Cow Milk, Amul Buffalo Milk, Amul Slim & Trim, Amul Standard Milk and Amul T-Special.

In an official statement, GCMMF said it has “increased the prices of fresh pouch milk by Rs 2 per litre across major milk-selling variants and packs in India, effective May 14.” The cooperative noted that the hike translates into an increase of around 2.5 to 3.5 per cent per litre, which, it said, remains lower than the prevailing average food inflation rate.

Explaining the reasons behind the revision, GCMMF said the dairy sector has witnessed a substantial rise in input costs over the past year. Expenses related to cattle feed, milk packaging film, and fuel have increased significantly, putting pressure on overall milk production and distribution costs.

GCMMF also stated that its member unions have raised milk procurement prices paid to farmers by Rs 30 per kilogram of fat, marking a 3.7 per cent increase compared to May 2025 levels. The cooperative said the higher procurement prices are aimed at ensuring better returns for dairy farmers.

Mother Dairy said in a statement, “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% over the past 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 is pertinent to note that Mother Dairy passes on nearly 75 – 80% of its milk sales realisation towards farmers and milk procurement, thereby supporting their livelihoods while ensuring consistent availability of quality milk for consumers.”

The latest increase is expected to impact household budgets across the country, particularly at a time when consumers are already dealing with elevated food prices and rising living expenses.

Milk Prices Hike by Mother Dairy