Mother Dairy plots push beyond Delhi-NCR into Mumbai, Hyderabad on 5% FY27 volume target
The NDDB-owned dairy major is taking its milk and value-added portfolio to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Rajasthan and Bihar as it chases 5% volume growth in FY27. Management has ruled out further price hikes after May's Rs 2/litre increase, despite a 30% jump in packaging costs, and is rolling out a naturally degradable milk pouch.
What happened
Mother Dairy targets 5% volume growth in FY27, expanding beyond Delhi-NCR into Mumbai, Hyderabad, Rajasthan and Bihar. Despite 30% rise in packaging costs and
Key facts
- 5% volume growth FY27
- 30% packaging cost increase
- Rs 2/litre price hike in May
- 30% more protein in Promilk
Why this matters
Mother Dairy's entry into Rajasthan, Bihar, Mumbai and Hyderabad opens M&A and distribution-tie-up windows with regional dairies seeking defensive scale or exit liquidity ahead of intensified competition.