Milk prices are set to increase once again, bringing additional financial pressure on consumers. Mother Dairy, one of India’s leading dairy companies, has announced a price hike of Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre, effective from tomorrow.
The latest price revision is expected to affect household budgets, particularly for consumers in Delhi-NCR, where Mother Dairy has a significant customer base.
According to reports, the company has decided to increase milk prices due to rising procurement costs. The cost of collecting milk from dairy farmers has gone up, prompting the company to pass on part of the additional financial burden to consumers.
Mother Dairy reportedly pays around 75 to 80 per cent of its revenue from milk sales to dairy farmers. The latest price revision is aimed at partially compensating for the increased procurement expenses.
Notably, the company had earlier increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR on May 14 this year. The fresh hike is likely to add to consumers’ concerns over rising household expenses.
Check the New Mother Dairy Milk Prices
Under the revised price structure, different varieties of Mother Dairy milk will become costlier.
- Toned Milk (Loose): The price will increase from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per litre.
- Full Cream Milk (Pouch): The price will rise from Rs 72 to Rs 76 per litre.
- Toned Milk (Pouch): The price will go up from Rs 60 to Rs 62 per litre.
- Double Toned Milk: The price will increase from Rs 54 to Rs 56 per litre.
- Cow Milk: The price will rise from Rs 62 to Rs 65 per litre.
The revised rates will make everyday milk purchases more expensive for consumers.
Milk Price Hike to Affect Household Budgets
Milk is an essential part of daily household consumption. From tea and coffee to children’s nutrition and other food preparations, millions of families depend on milk every day.
Even a price increase of Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre can significantly affect monthly household expenses, particularly for families that consume several litres of milk daily.
With Mother Dairy announcing another price revision within the same year, consumers in Delhi-NCR may have to adjust their monthly budgets to accommodate the increased cost of this essential commodity.