Amul Increases Milk Prices by ₹2 per Litre Across India Starting Tomorrow
Amul to raise milk prices by ₹2 per litre across India starting tomorrow
Hindustan Times
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The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices across India, effective May 14. This marks the first price hike since May 2025, attributed to rising operational costs and increased procurement prices for farmers.
- 01GCMMF raises milk prices by ₹2 per litre, effective May 14.
- 02This is the first price increase since May 2025.
- 03The hike reflects a 2.5% to 3.5% increase per litre.
- 04The increase is due to rising costs of cattle feed, packaging, and fuel.
- 05Procurement prices for farmers have risen by ₹30 per kg of fat.
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The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), known for its Amul brand, has announced a ₹2 increase in milk prices effective May 14 across India. This adjustment, the first since May 2025, translates to a price increase of approximately 2.5% to 3.5% per litre. The federation cited rising operational costs, particularly in cattle feed, milk packaging, and fuel, as the primary reasons for the price hike. Additionally, GCMMF reported that member unions have raised procurement prices paid to farmers by ₹30 per kg of fat, a 3.7% increase compared to May 2025. The revised prices in Gujarat show Amul Taaza at ₹57 per litre, Amul Gold (500 ml) at ₹35, Amul Buffalo milk (500 ml) at ₹39, and Amul T Special (1 litre) at ₹66.
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This price increase may lead to higher costs for consumers, impacting household budgets, especially for families that rely on milk as a staple.
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