Mother Dairy Raises Milk Prices by ₹2–₹4 Per Litre From November 12 Amid Higher Procurement Costs
Mother Dairy has increased the retail prices of its liquid milk variants by ₹2–₹4 per litre across Delhi-NCR, effective November 12, 2026, as higher milk procurement costs put pressure on its operating expenses. The revision comes approximately six months after the company's previous price increase in May 2026 and highlights the continuing cost pressures across India's dairy value chain.
New Mother Dairy Milk Prices in Delhi-NCR
The latest revision affects several popular milk categories, including full cream, toned, double toned and cow milk.
| Milk variant | Earlier price | Revised price |
|---|---|---|
| Toned milk (bulk vended) | ₹58/L | ₹60/L |
| Full cream milk (pouched) | ₹72/L | ₹76/L |
| Toned milk (pouched) | ₹60/L | ₹62/L |
| Double toned milk | ₹54/L | ₹56/L |
| Cow milk | ₹62/L | ₹65/L |
Full cream milk has recorded the steepest increase of ₹4 per litre, while cow milk prices have risen by ₹3 per litre. The other listed variants have increased by ₹2 per litre. <Cite refs={["turn907104search0","turn907104search2","turn907104search8"]}/>
Higher Milk Procurement Costs Behind the Price Hike
The price revision follows an increase in the procurement prices paid to dairy farmers.
According to reports citing industry sources, Mother Dairy has decided to pass on part of the additional input-cost burden to consumers rather than absorb the entire increase.
The company transfers approximately 75–80% of its milk sales realisation to farmers, making procurement prices a significant factor in its retail pricing decisions.
This highlights the delicate balance dairy companies must maintain between remunerative milk prices for producers, operating costs and consumer affordability. <Cite refs={["turn907104search0","turn907104search4"]}/>
Mother Dairy's Scale Makes the Revision Significant
Mother Dairy is one of the largest suppliers of liquid milk in Delhi-NCR.
Its distribution network handles approximately:
- 35 lakh litres daily in the Delhi-NCR market.
- More than 50 lakh litres daily across its overall markets.
- Sales through company-owned outlets, general trade and e-commerce platforms.
At this scale, even a modest per-litre price revision has implications for millions of consumers and the wider regional dairy market.
Second Milk Price Increase in 2026
The November revision is Mother Dairy's second milk price increase this year.
The company last revised prices on May 14, 2026. Before that, its previous revision had taken place in April 2025.
The latest increase comes amid wider price movements in India's dairy sector. Nandini in Karnataka has also implemented an ₹8-per-litre increase in its base milk price from November 1, with ₹7 allocated to farmers and ₹1 to milk unions.
These developments underline the pressure dairy cooperatives and private processors face in balancing farmer payments with retail affordability.
Mother Dairy Reports 17% Turnover Growth
Despite rising input costs, Mother Dairy recorded a 17% increase in turnover to ₹20,300 crore in the previous financial year.
The growth was supported by improved demand for its milk products and cooking oils.
Established in 1974, Mother Dairy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Its business portfolio includes:
- Mother Dairy: Milk and dairy products.
- Dhara: Edible oils.
- Safal: Fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen products, snacks, pulps and concentrates.
The company operates nine milk processing plants and four horticulture processing plants, alongside 16 associated plants in its edible-oil business.
What This Means for India's Dairy Industry
The latest price increase is more than a retail-market adjustment. It reflects the continuing relationship between farmgate milk prices and consumer prices.
For dairy farmers, higher procurement prices can support income and help offset rising production expenses. For processors, however, higher raw-milk costs can compress margins unless some of the increase is passed through to the market.
For consumers, repeated price revisions add to household expenditure, particularly because milk is a daily-use essential.
The central challenge for India's dairy industry remains unchanged: how can companies ensure better returns for milk producers without making everyday dairy consumption increasingly expensive?
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