Mother Dairy's summer portfolio jumps 30%+ as heatwave lifts ice cream, curd, buttermilk demand

Heatwave-driven consumption pushed Mother Dairy's summer category sales over 30% YoY, led by ice cream, curd and buttermilk. Brand absorbs 30-35% input cost rise with only Rs 2/litre milk hike, holds further pricing. Plans high-protein, low-sugar launches and rolls out naturally degradable milk pouch in Delhi-NCR from June 5.

— Source publishedTue, 2 Jun, 2026, 18:44 IST·First seen Tue, 2 Jun, 2026, 19:15 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Mother Dairy reports over 30% growth in summer products (ice cream, buttermilk, curd) driven by heatwave demand. Plans high-protein, low-sugar launches; no

Key facts

  • 30% sales growth
  • Rs 2 per litre milk price hike
  • 30-35% input cost increase

Why this matters

The degradable pouch tech, premium health-format roadmap, and regional cold-chain depth make Mother Dairy's adjacencies attractive scouting targets for partnership or co-manufacturing tie-ups in dairy-led wellness.

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