{"id":1309429,"date":"2026-05-14T08:22:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309429"},"modified":"2026-05-14T08:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:52:29","slug":"indias-biggest-dairy-brand-hikes-milk-price-by-rs-2-litre-across-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indias-biggest-dairy-brand-hikes-milk-price-by-rs-2-litre-across-india\/","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s Biggest Dairy Brand Hikes Milk Price By Rs 2\/Litre, Across India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s largest dairy brand, Amul, has officially increased milk prices by \u20b92 per litre nationwide effective May 14, 2026, adding fresh pressure on household budgets already dealing with rising food inflation. The price hike applies across major fresh milk variants and packs sold by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/amul-dhoni-ad-thumb-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/amul-dhoni-ad-thumb-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/amul-dhoni-ad-thumb-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/amul-dhoni-ad-thumb-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The move comes almost exactly one year after the previous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/amul-hikes-milk-prices-by-2-per-litre-across-india-effective-may-14\/article70974685.ece\">milk price revision<\/a> in May 2025. According to GCMMF, the increase has been driven by rising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cattle feed costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging material prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milk procurement costs paid to farmers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Amul Milk Prices From May 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several popular milk variants have become more expensive under the revised pricing structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated prices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amul Taaza (500 ml): \u20b929 from \u20b928<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amul Gold (500 ml): \u20b935 from \u20b934<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amul Cow Milk (500 ml): \u20b930 from \u20b929<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amul Shakti (500 ml): \u20b932 from \u20b931<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amul Buffalo Milk (500 ml): \u20b939 from \u20b937<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tea Special (1 litre): \u20b966 from \u20b963<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GCMMF stated that the effective increase works out to roughly 2.5-3.5% \u2014 which the company says remains lower than average food inflation levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Milk Prices Are Rising Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Amul, milk procurement prices paid to farmers have increased significantly over the past year. Reports indicate procurement costs rose by nearly 3.7% to 6%, forcing dairy cooperatives to partially pass on the burden to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also emphasized that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Nearly 80 paise of every rupee paid by consumers goes directly to milk producers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s dairy sector has been facing multiple cost pressures including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expensive cattle fodder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher transportation expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising energy costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging inflation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heatwave-related supply challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother Dairy Also Increased Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The milk price hike is not limited to Amul alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother Dairy has also increased milk prices by \u20b92 per litre effective May 14 across several variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry experts believe this may trigger similar price increases by regional dairy brands and cooperative milk unions across India in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters For India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk is one of India\u2019s most consumed daily essentials, making even small price increases economically significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India is the world\u2019s largest milk producer, with annual production exceeding 230 million tonnes. Millions of households consume milk daily through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tea and coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curd and paneer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweets and desserts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infant nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest hike may therefore impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Household monthly budgets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tea stalls and restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet shops and bakeries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy-based food businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food inflation indicators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inflation Concerns May Rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing of the increase is important because India is already facing concerns around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rising crude oil prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher logistics costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food inflation pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currency weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysts believe dairy inflation could now contribute further pressure to overall retail inflation numbers in coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For consumers, however, the immediate impact is simple:e<br>From morning chai to household groceries, daily expenses are about to become slightly more expensive again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s largest dairy brand, Amul, has officially increased milk prices by \u20b92 per litre nationwide effective May 14, 2026, adding fresh pressure on household budgets already dealing with rising food inflation. 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