Amul, Mother Dairy flag fresh 3-4% milk price hike by July as El Niño dries up fodder
Top dairy players warn another 3-4% milk price increase is likely by July-August, on top of May's 2-3% hike, as El Niño threatens fodder supply and lifts procurement costs across Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
What happened
Indian dairy majors Amul, Mother Dairy and Parag warn milk prices may rise another 3-4% by July-August as El Niño threatens fodder supply, following a 2-3% hike
Key facts
- 2-3%
- 3-4%
- Rs 2 per litre
- 2.5-3.5%
- 6%
Why this matters
El Niño-driven fodder stress could accelerate consolidation among smaller regional dairies, opening acquisition windows in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu as procurement economics squeeze sub-scale players.