Amul, Mother Dairy raise milk prices by ₹2/litre from May 14
Both dairy majors will lift retail milk prices ₹2 per litre across variants from May 14, citing higher cattle feed, packaging and fuel costs alongside increased procurement rates paid to farmers. The synchronized hike signals broader food inflation pressure on Indian households.
What happened
Amul and Mother Dairy will raise milk prices by ₹2 per litre across variants effective May 14, 2026, citing higher cattle feed, packaging and fuel costs plus
Key facts
- ₹2 per litre
- May 14, 2026
Why this matters
Watch for stressed mid-tier dairy players struggling to pass on costs as potential acquisition targets, while reassessing valuations on portfolio brands with high dairy input exposure.