In a move reflecting growing operational pressures, Mother Dairy, one of India’s largest milk suppliers, has increased milk prices by up to ₹2 per litre across all markets it operates in. The revision, effective immediately, comes amid a sharp surge in milk procurement costs linked to early summer onset and prolonged heatwave conditions.
The price hike applies to all major milk variants sold by the company—including full-cream, toned, double-toned, and cow milk—across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Bihar.
“Raw milk procurement costs have increased by ₹4–₹5 per litre in recent months,” a Mother Dairy official stated. “This price revision is a partial pass-through, designed to balance farmer interests with consumer affordability.”
Mother Dairy currently distributes around 35 lakh litres of milk daily in the Delhi-NCR region via its booths, general retail outlets, and e-commerce platforms. A noteworthy 70–80% of its milk sales revenue is passed directly to farmers—positioning the company as a major player in supporting rural dairy livelihoods.
🔍 New Retail Milk Prices (Delhi-NCR):
| Variant | Previous Price (₹/litre) | Revised Price (₹/litre) |
|---|---|---|
| Toned (bulk vended) | 54 | 56 |
| Full-cream (pouched) | 68 | 69 |
| Toned (pouched) | 56 | 57 |
| Double-toned | 49 | 51 |
| Cow milk | 57 | 59 |
In 500 ml packs, all variants have seen an increase of ₹1 per litre.
📊 Timeline of Mother Dairy’s Recent Price Increases
To provide industry professionals with context, here’s a look at Mother Dairy’s price hike history over the past few years:
| Date | Price Increase | Variants Affected | Reason Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | ₹1–₹2/litre | Full-cream, toned, double-toned, cow milk | Rising procurement costs due to early summer and heatwave |
| February 2023 | ₹2/litre | All milk variants | Increased input costs and inflation |
| June 2022 | ₹2/litre | Full-cream, toned, double-toned, cow milk | Higher procurement and operational costs |
| March 2022 | ₹2/litre | All milk variants | Surge in raw milk procurement prices |
| July 2021 | ₹2/litre | Selected variants | Rising input costs and supply chain expenses |
Mother Dairy operates nine state-of-the-art processing facilities with a combined daily capacity exceeding 50 lakh litres. Its portfolio spans cultured dairy products, ice creams, paneer, ghee, and more under the Mother Dairy brand, as well as edible oils under Dhara and fresh produce and staples under Safal.
This latest price revision underscores the persistent cost pressures faced by dairy processors and the delicate balance they must strike between ensuring farmer viability and maintaining consumer trust.
