Mother Dairy, Amul Milk Prices Hike: While Indians are already facing a looming challenge on the LPG and inflation front amid the ongoing Iran-US war-driven disruption, fresh packaged milk prices are set
to pinch them harder. The dairy companies Mother Dairy and Amul have announced to hike the prices of milk by between Rs 1 to Rs 5 per packet depending on variant.
The new rates have become effective from today, May 14, marking revisions in the prices of full cream milk, toned milk, cow milk, buffalo milk and premium variants.
Amul Revised Milk Prices From May 14
| Variant | Pack | Current MRP | New MRP | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taaza | 500 ml | Rs 28 | Rs 29 | Rs 1 |
| Taaza | 1 litre | Rs 55 | Rs 57 | Rs 2 |
| Cow’s Milk | 500 ml | Rs 29 | Rs 30 | Rs 1 |
| Shakti | 500 ml | Rs 31 | Rs 32 | Rs 1 |
| Tea Special | 1 litre | Rs 63 | Rs 66 | Rs 3 |
| Gold | 500 ml | Rs 34 | Rs 35 | Rs 1 |
| Gold | 1 litre | Rs 68 | Rs 70 | Rs 2 |
| Buffalo’s Milk | 500 ml | Rs 37 | Rs 39 | Rs 2 |
Mother Dairy Revised Milk Prices (Delhi-NCR) From May 14
| Variant | Old MRP | New MRP | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Vended Milk (Token Milk) | Rs 56 | Rs 58 | Rs 2 |
| Full Cream Milk | Rs 70 | Rs 72 | Rs 2 |
| Toned Milk | Rs 58 | Rs 60 | Rs 2 |
| Double Toned Milk (Live Lite) | Rs 52 | Rs 54 | Rs 2 |
| Cow Milk | Rs 60 | Rs 62 | Rs 2 |
| Pro Milk | Rs 70 | Rs 72 | Rs 2 |
Why are they Increasing Prices?
Dairy companies have cited rising input costs as a major factor in increasing the prices of milk products. They said that the farmer procurement prices have increased continuously in the past year, which leads to higher input costs and a reduction in margins.
The West Asia crisis triggered by Iran-US war is also putting pressure on companies. The elevated global crude oil price is putting pressure on Indian economy. As India is largely dependent on crude oil, it is importing crude oil now at a higher rate, causing its forex reserve to dwindle at a faster pace.
Crude oil is the lifeline of an economy. It is the raw source of petrol and diesel, which runs the economy. Rise in prices of crude oil has a direct impact on inflation, making the input cost higher. However, so far there is no hike on petrol and diesel which have been frozen since 2022.
