Amul on Wednesday increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across India, marking the second price revision within a year, as the Gujarat-based dairy cooperative cited rising input and operational costs.
The hike by India’s largest organised milk retailer is expected to add pressure on food inflation, which has already seen an uptick in recent weeks amid global uncertainties and rising commodity costs. Food inflation crossed the 4 per cent mark in April, and the latest increase in milk prices is likely to further impact household budgets.
Industry observers believe other dairy companies, including Mother Dairy, may soon follow suit with similar price revisions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, announced that prices of fresh pouch milk in major variants and packs would be increased by Rs 2 per litre with effect from May 14. The previous hike had come into effect on May 1, 2025.
According to GCMMF, the increase amounts to roughly 2.5 to 3.5 per cent per litre, which it said remains lower than the prevailing average food inflation rate. The federation attributed the revision to rising expenses linked to cattle feed, milk packaging material and fuel.
GCMMF also stated that its member unions had increased milk procurement prices paid to farmers by Rs 30 per kg of fat, representing a 3.7 per cent rise over May 2025 levels.
Under the revised rates in Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh for a 500 ml pack, Amul Slim N will now cost Rs 27, Taaza Rs 30, cow milk Rs 31 and Gold Rs 36. Buffalo milk prices have been raised by Rs 4 per litre to Rs 80.
The cooperative reiterated that nearly 80 paise of every rupee spent by consumers on Amul milk and dairy products is passed on to milk producers. According to GCMMF, the latest revision will help ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage higher milk production.
Amul also reported strong business growth during the 2025-26 financial year, with the brand’s overall turnover rising 11 per cent to cross the Rs 1 lakh crore milestone, driven by increasing demand for dairy products. GCMMF’s turnover grew 11.4 per cent to Rs 73,450 crore from Rs 65,911 crore in the previous fiscal.
GCMMF is regarded as the world’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, representing around 3.6 million farmers. The federation collects nearly 31 million litres of milk daily and markets Amul products in more than 50 countries.
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