The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has announced a ₹4 increase in milk prices effective June 1, 2026, in response to escalating production costs impacting dairy farmers. This decision was made during a federation meeting in May, highlighting the financial strain on farmers due to low returns. The new pricing will see the cost of a 500 ml sachet of Milma Double Toned Milk (Milma Smart) rise to ₹27, Homogenised toned milk to ₹28, and Milma Pride (Homogenised) to ₹30. Of the ₹4 increase, ₹3.35 will be allocated to dairy farmers, increasing their procurement price from ₹40.04 to ₹43.39 per litre. Milma attributed the price hike to rising production costs, adverse geopolitical conditions, and increased fuel prices, which have significantly raised transportation, distribution, and packaging expenses. Chairman K.S. Mani stated that these factors necessitate a modest price increase to ensure the sustainability of Kerala’s cooperative dairy sector. The revised prices will be displayed on existing milk covers until current stocks are sold out.