Amul And Mother Dairy Have Raised Milk Prices, Maharashtra Is Next: What’s Driving The Hikes? | Mumbai-news News

Last Updated:November 14, 2026, 11:11 IST

Milk prices are rising across several states, but not every proposed hike has been approved. Which brands and cities will see consumers paying more next?

Milk prices are rising across several parts of India, putting additional pressure on household budgets. While leading dairy brands Amul and Mother Dairy have already increased the prices of their liquid milk variants, consumers in Maharashtra may face further increases as local dairies prepare to revise rates. In Pune, cooperative and private milk associations have announced revised prices for cow and buffalo milk from November 16.

Meanwhile, Gokul Dairy’s newly elected president, Rajesh Patil, said the board would decide on a possible milk price hike in Maharashtra only after consulting directors, leaders and milk sellers.

In Kerala, Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) is seeking a Rs 10 per litre increase from the state government and the federation.

Gokul Milk Price Hike

Gokul Dairy’s new president Rajesh Patil has said that a decision on a possible milk price hike will be taken after discussions with all directors, leaders and milk sellers. His remarks come amid rising input costs and fresh price revisions by dairy companies across the country.

Rajesh Patil held a meeting with 13 directors and officials at Gokul’s office in Tarabai Park on November 14. Speaking after the meeting, he said the board would consider increasing milk prices only after consulting the stakeholders.

Rajesh Patil officially took charge on November 14 and is scheduled to hold a meeting with all 29 directors. No final decision on a Gokul milk price revision has been announced so far.

Pune Milk Price Hike: Cow And Buffalo Milk Rates To Increase From November 16

Consumers in Pune will have to pay more for milk from Monday, November 16, after the cooperative milk association and the private welfare milk association decided to revise prices. According to a report in Lokmat, the decision was taken at a meeting on Friday, November 13, amid concerns over declining milk production and rising cattle-feed costs.

The revised rates show that cow milk will increase from Rs 60 to Rs 66 per litre, while buffalo milk will rise from Rs 76 to Rs 82 per litre.

Pune Milk Price Revision From November 16

Other dairy products are also expected to become costlier. For instance, buttermilk prices are set to increase from Rs 40 to Rs 44.

The price revision comes as drought conditions in the region have affected fodder availability and milk production. Farmers are also facing higher expenses for sugarcane meal and other cattle feed, increasing the cost of milk production.

The impact is expected to extend beyond liquid milk. Dairy traders and sweet makers in Pune are anticipating an increase of around 10-15% in the prices of products such as paneer, ghee, curd and sweets, particularly during the festive and wedding season.

Maharashtra Milk Price Hike: Dairies Prepare To Revise Rates From November 15

According to a report in The Times of India, consumers across Maharashtra may also face higher milk prices, with several private and cooperative dairies preparing to revise the retail rates of cow and buffalo milk from November 15. The proposed revisions follow recent price increases by Amul and Mother Dairy.

Amul revised the prices of its fresh pouch milk variants nationwide from November 12. Mother Dairy also announced increases across its liquid milk range, with the revision taking effect in the Mumbai region through a price circular dated November 10. The company said the revised rates would apply from the November 11 invoice date, with deliveries from November 12.

Amul Milk Price Hike: Taaza Up Rs 2, Gold Costs Rs 4 More Per Litre

The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, announced a 4-5% increase in the prices of fresh pouch milk across major variants and pack sizes nationwide.

Amul Taaza toned milk, with 3% milk fat, has become costlier by Rs 2 per litre, a rise of around 3.3%. Amul Gold, which contains 6% milk fat, has seen a Rs 4 per litre increase, taking its price from Rs 70 to Rs 74 per litre. This represents a hike of approximately 5.5%.

The latest revision marks Amul’s second milk price increase in 2026, following an earlier hike in May. The federation attributed the decision to rising production and distribution expenses, including cattle feed, packaging and transportation costs.

Mother Dairy Milk Price Hike: Rates Increased By Rs 2-Rs 4 Per Litre

Mother Dairy also revised the prices of its liquid milk variants by Rs 2-Rs 4 per litre, with the new rates coming into effect from November 12, 2026.

The company cited higher fodder and cattle-feed costs, along with increased expenses for packaging, transportation and other operations. According to Mother Dairy, uneven monsoon conditions in several regions have pushed green and dry fodder prices up by as much as 20%. Cattle-feed costs have risen by around 10% over the past year.

The company also said that persistent inflationary pressures had increased packaging, transportation and other operational expenses by up to 25%.

Milk Price Hike: Consumers Worried About Rising Household Expenses

The repeated increase in milk prices has sparked concern among consumers, who say the additional expense is becoming difficult to manage as milk is an essential part of their daily household consumption.

In New Delhi, consumers expressed dissatisfaction after Amul and Mother Dairy announced their latest price revisions of Rs 2-Rs 4 per litre. Speaking to IANS, several residents said frequent increases have a cumulative impact on monthly budgets, particularly for families with children and households that depend on milk every day.

One consumer questioned how families would manage the rising cost of an essential item, pointing out that milk is needed regularly and cannot easily be excluded from household spending. Another said the latest Mother Dairy price revision could significantly increase household expenses over the course of a year.

The impact is also expected to extend beyond the purchase of milk. Higher prices can push up the cost of tea, coffee, curd, paneer, sweets and other products that use milk as a key ingredient. In Pune, traders have already indicated that dairy products and sweets could become 10-15% more expensive as production costs rise.

For consumers, the concern is not limited to a single price revision but the frequency of increases across dairy brands and states. With fresh hikes announced by major companies and further revisions being considered by regional dairies, household budgets could face additional pressure in the coming weeks.

Milma Milk Price Hike: Kerala Union Seeks Rs 10 Per Litre Increase

In Kerala, the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) under Milma has decided to approach the state government and the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, seeking an increase of Rs 10 per litre, as reported by The Hindu.

The proposal was made by the union’s recently reinstated director board, which returned to office following a High Court order. The board has argued that a price revision is necessary to prevent the state’s dairy sector from facing a crisis. The union has also said that the Rs 4 per litre increase implemented by Milma in June 2026 has not significantly improved the financial position of dairy farmers.

The proposed Rs 10 increase is a demand and has not yet been approved by the state government or Milma.

Why Are Milk Prices Rising Across India?

Milk price increases are being driven by a combination of higher cattle-feed expenses, rising procurement prices paid to farmers, and increased costs of transportation, packaging and distribution.

1. Higher Cattle Feed And Fodder Costs

Feed and fodder account for an estimated 70-75% of the cost of milk production, according to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Any increase in the price of cattle feed can therefore have a significant impact on dairy farmers.

Cattle traders have reported that feed costs in September 2026 were 15-20% higher than in the same month last year. Wholesale prices of several feed ingredients, including oilseed cakes, soyabean and rice bran, have also risen sharply. In Kerala’s Wayanad district, for instance, the price of a 50-kg bag of cattle feed reportedly increased from Rs 1,350 to Rs 1,650 in just two months. Higher maize prices have added to the pressure.

When feed becomes expensive, farmers face a difficult choice between absorbing the additional cost, reducing feed expenses and potentially affecting milk yields, or seeking better procurement prices.

2. Rising Fuel And Packaging Expenses

Milk has to be collected, chilled, transported and distributed quickly because it is perishable. Higher diesel and electricity costs therefore increase the expense of moving milk from farms to processing facilities and retail outlets.

Packaging is another major cost. Milk pouch manufacturers use low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film, and higher prices of plastic packaging material have added to the burden on dairy companies.

Amul has cited increased cattle-feed, fuel and packaging costs while explaining its price revisions. Other dairy companies have also reported higher transportation, fuel, packaging and labour expenses.

3. Higher Procurement Prices Paid To Dairy Farmers

Another major factor is the increase in the price dairies pay farmers for raw milk. In Karnataka, the base procurement price for milk was raised from Rs 35 to Rs 42 per litre, while the government continued its Rs 5 per litre incentive. A significant portion of the recent Nandini retail price increase has been directed towards farmers.

According to a report in The New Indian Express, Tamil Nadu also increased the price Aavin pays farmers for cow milk from Rs 38 to Rs 44 per litre in September, although its retail milk price was not revised at that time.

Amul’s member unions have also increased procurement prices, with the cooperative saying that a substantial share of its revenue is returned to milk producers. Mother Dairy has similarly stated that it passes on a large proportion of its milk sales realisation to farmers.

Will Milk Prices Continue To Rise?

The latest revisions suggest that pressure on milk prices may persist if procurement, fodder, fuel and packaging costs remain high. Dairy companies have to balance the prices paid to farmers with the cost of processing and distributing milk to consumers.

The impact is not limited to households buying milk. Since milk is a key raw material for products such as curd, paneer, ghee, butter and milk powder, higher procurement and production costs can eventually affect prices across the dairy and sweets markets.

For consumers, frequent milk price increases can add up over the year, particularly for households that depend on milk as a daily essential. The latest revisions have also triggered concerns about the additional burden on monthly budgets.

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