Amul and Mother Dairy have increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across India, effective 14 May 2026. The price hike translates to roughly a 2.5% to 3.5% increase per litre and is intended to offset surging operational and production costs.
According to statements by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets Amul, and Mother Dairy, several economic pressures forced the revision, as reported by financial media.
There have been sharp increases in the cost of cattle feed, milk packaging film, and fuel, coupled with higher farmer procurement costs, which have grown by roughly 6% over the last year.
GCMMF member unions have also raised payments to farmers by Rs 30 per kg of fat, marking a 3.7% increase compared to May 2025. Both dairy giants pass about 75% to 80% of their sales revenue directly back to milk producers to support farmer welfare.
This marks the second price hike by these national cooperatives in 13 months, with the previous increase implemented in April–May 2025.
The latest price revision covers some of Amul’s most widely used milk products, including Taaza, Gold, Cow Milk, Buffalo Milk, and Shakti, and T-Special.
Under the revised prices, Amul Cow Milk (500 ml), which currently costs Rs 29, will now be available at Rs 30. Amul Shakti milk (500 ml) will also become slightly more expensive, with its price increasing from Rs 31 to Rs 32. T-Special milk in the 1-liter pack will see a sharper jump, moving from the current Rs 63 to Rs 66.
Amul Gold (500 ml) will now cost Rs 35 instead of Rs 34, and the price of Amul Taaza (500 ml) has been increased from Rs 28 to Rs 29. Amul Buffalo Milk (500 ml) will also become dearer, with prices rising from Rs 37 to Rs 39.
In the Delhi-NCR market, prices of Mother Dairy toned milk (bulk vended) have been increased from Rs 56 per liter to Rs 58 per liter. Full cream milk (pouched) will now cost Rs 72 per liter. The price of toned milk (pouched) has been raised from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per liter, while double toned milk will now cost Rs 54 per liter. Cow milk prices have also been increased from Rs 60 to Rs 62 per liter.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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