Amul and Mother Dairy Milk Prices Set to Increase Starting May 14

India's Largest Milk Producers Hike Prices Amid Rising Costs

Amul and Mother Dairy, two of India's largest milk producers, have increased milk prices across various variants, effective from May 14, according to updated price charts and a circular issued by the companies.

The latest revisions cover key milk categories sold by both brands, including full cream milk, toned milk, cow milk, buffalo milk, and premium variants across multiple markets. Amul, marketed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has increased prices by Rs 1-2 per litre across most variants. Amul Gold milk in the 1-litre pack will now cost Rs 70, up from Rs 68, while Amul Taaza 1-litre milk has been revised to Rs 57 from Rs 55.

Amul Price Revisions

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The cooperative has also raised prices of Buffalo Milk, Cow Milk, Slim & Trim, and Tea Special variants. Amul Buffalo Milk in the 500 ml pack will now retail at Rs 39 from Rs 38, while Cow Milk has been revised to Rs 30 from Rs 29 for the same pack size.

Mother Dairy has also revised prices across multiple stock-keeping units (SKUs), according to a circular dated May 13 addressed to distributors and transporters.

Mother Dairy Price Revisions

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The circular stated that the revised Mother Dairy prices would apply to milk supplied from the night of May 13 and sold in the market from the morning of May 14. Both companies have periodically revised milk prices over the past few years as procurement and operating costs moved higher across the dairy sector.

The hike is set to hit consumers across markets, further straining household budgets already under pressure. Organised dairy players have previously cited increases in cattle feed, transportation, packaging, and procurement expenses while announcing retail price hikes. India's dairy industry has seen multiple rounds of milk price revisions since 2022, with both cooperative and private players adjusting retail prices in phases across states. Companies including Amul, Mother Dairy, and Nandini have announced revisions at different intervals depending on regional procurement conditions and input costs.