Amul Raises Milk Prices by ₹2 per Litre Due to Rising Costs
Amul milk prices hiked by ₹2 per litre amid rising input costs
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The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) has increased the price of Amul fresh pouch milk by ₹2 per litre, effective Thursday. This hike, translating to a 2.5-3.5% increase, is attributed to rising operational costs, including cattle feed and fuel, and is aimed at supporting milk producers.
- 01Amul milk prices increased by ₹2 per litre across major variants.
- 02The price hike represents a 2.5-3.5% increase per litre.
- 03This is the first price increase since May last year.
- 04The rise is due to increased costs of cattle feed, packaging, and fuel.
- 05The price revision supports farmers' procurement prices and encourages higher milk production.
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The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which manages the Amul brand, has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in the price of fresh pouch milk, effective from Thursday. This adjustment results in a price hike of approximately 2.5-3.5% per litre. The federation stated that this is the first price increase since May last year and is driven by rising operational costs, including significant increases in cattle feed, milk packaging materials, and fuel prices over the past year. Additionally, member unions have raised the procurement price for farmers by ₹30 per kg fat, which is a 3.7% increase compared to May 2025. Amul's policy allows for the passing on of nearly 80 paise of every rupee paid by consumers to milk producers, ensuring that the price revision helps sustain remunerative prices for producers and encourages increased milk production.
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The price hike may lead to increased costs for consumers purchasing milk, affecting their monthly grocery bills. It also aims to ensure fair compensation for dairy farmers, potentially stabilizing the local dairy economy.
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