Amul, Mother Dairy lift Delhi-NCR milk by ₹2/litre; full cream hits ₹72
Both dairies raised prices on 14 May 2026, citing 6% higher procurement costs and a 3.7% rise in farmer payouts. Full cream now ₹72/litre, toned ₹60, cow milk ₹62, double toned ₹54. Cumulative hikes over four years total ₹13/litre, squeezing urban household budgets and QSR/cafe input costs.
What happened
Amul and Mother Dairy raised Delhi-NCR milk prices by ₹2/litre on 14 May 2026, citing higher feed, packaging, fuel and farmer procurement costs. Cumulative
Key facts
- ₹2/litre hike
- Full cream ₹72/litre
- Toned ₹60/litre
- Cow milk ₹62/litre
- Double toned ₹54/litre
- ₹13/litre cumulative 4yr
- 6% procurement cost rise
- 3.7% farmer payout rise
Why this matters
Evaluate backward integration or long-term supply pacts with regional dairy co-ops as Amul/Mother Dairy pricing power signals structural input-cost escalation.