Mother Dairy, Amul To Increase Milk Prices By Up To Rs 6 Per Litre From November 12
New Delhi:
Milk consumers in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) are set to face higher expenses as leading dairy brands Mother Dairy and Amul are reported to be increasing prices across select milk categories from November 12. The reported price revision ranges from Rs 2 to Rs 6 per litre, amid rising milk procurement costs, higher input expenses and supply constraints.
Mother Dairy has revised the prices of several liquid milk variants by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre, according to industry sources cited in reports. The revised rates will come into effect on Thursday, November 12. Reports have also indicated an increase of up to Rs 6 per litre across certain milk categories associated with the broader price revision involving Amul.
The latest increase is expected to affect household budgets, particularly in Delhi-NCR, where milk is an essential daily purchase for millions of families.
Revised Mother Dairy Milk Prices
Mother Dairy has increased the prices of several milk variants sold in the Delhi-NCR market. The revised rates reflect higher procurement expenses paid to farmers.
The new prices of selected Mother Dairy milk products are:
- Toned milk sold through bulk vending machines will cost Rs 60 per litre, compared with Rs 58 earlier.
- Full cream packaged milk will increase from Rs 72 to Rs 76 per litre.
- Packaged toned milk will rise from Rs 60 to Rs 62 per litre.
- Double-toned milk will cost Rs 56 per litre, up from Rs 54.
- Cow milk prices will increase from Rs 62 to Rs 65 per litre.
Full cream milk will see the highest increase among the listed Mother Dairy variants, with a rise of Rs 4 per litre.
The company sells around 35 lakh litres of milk every day in the Delhi-NCR market through its retail outlets, general trade network and online platforms. Its overall daily milk sales exceed 50 lakh litres.
Why Are Milk Prices Increasing?
The price revision comes amid increasing procurement costs and pressure on the dairy supply chain. Dairy companies have reportedly been paying higher prices to farmers to secure adequate milk supplies.
Milk procurement prices have increased in recent months, prompting companies to pass on part of the additional expenses to consumers. Mother Dairy reportedly transfers around 75 to 80 per cent of its milk sales realisation to farmers.
Higher cattle feed prices have also added to farmers' production expenses. The cost of maintaining milch animals, including feed and other essential inputs, has increased the financial burden on dairy farmers.
Another factor is the rise in milk fat prices. Industry reports indicate that milk fat prices have increased by around 20 to 25 per cent over recent months. This has affected the cost of producing and processing different milk varieties.
Dairy companies use milk fat and milk solids to maintain the quality and composition of packaged milk. When fresh milk procurement becomes insufficient, companies may also depend on milk powder and milk fat to maintain supplies. However, higher prices of these inputs increase production costs.
Supply Constraints Add to Industry Pressure
Milk production and availability generally improve during the flush season, when dairy farmers receive higher milk yields. However, industry sources have indicated that supply constraints have continued despite this seasonal trend.
Reduced availability of milk has affected the procurement and processing operations of dairy companies. The shortage of milk fat has also contributed to higher input costs.
According to industry reports, Amul has increased the procurement rate linked to milk fat to Rs 1,000 per kilogram. This has reportedly enabled farmers to receive more than Rs 60 per litre for milk, depending on its fat content and quality.
The reported price increase of up to Rs 6 per litre across select categories reflects the pressure faced by the dairy sector. However, detailed revised retail prices for individual Amul milk variants have not been uniformly confirmed in the available reports.
Impact on Household Budgets
Milk is a regular household requirement, particularly for families with children and elderly members. Even a small increase in the price per litre can raise monthly expenses for households that purchase milk every day.
The latest revision may also affect consumers who regularly buy milk through retail outlets, vending machines and online grocery platforms. Families purchasing larger quantities may experience a more noticeable increase in their monthly spending.
Restaurants, tea shops, bakeries and other businesses that depend heavily on milk may also face higher operating costs. Some businesses could review their product prices if input expenses continue to rise.
Mother Dairy had last revised its milk prices in May 2026. The latest increase comes approximately six months after that revision.
The price changes highlight the challenges facing the dairy industry, particularly the balance between maintaining affordable consumer prices and ensuring adequate payments to farmers.
Consumers in Delhi-NCR should check the updated rates of their preferred milk variants from November 12. Further details on category-wise Amul retail prices are awaited.
