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Amul hikes milk prices after Mother Dairy, double burden on consumers
The Story in Brief
Amul has increased milk prices from Thursday, 12 November 2026, following a similar hike by Mother Dairy within the same six-month period. The new rates apply to full cream, toned, and buffalo milk. Mother Dairy had raised prices for the second time in six months earlier in the week, affecting full cream and cow milk variants.
The back-to-back price rises put a double burden on consumers already facing high inflation. Both cooperatives cited rising input costs without specifying the exact quantum of the increase. Households now face higher monthly expenditure on a staple commodity with no immediate alternative in the organised dairy market.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The unification of milk prices by both Amul and Mother Dairy within six months hits household budgets directly, as dairy is a staple expense across income groups. The back-to-back hikes, effective immediately from 12 November, leave consumers with no cheaper alternative in the organised dairy market. The key unresolved question is whether this signals a sustained input-cost pressure on the dairy sector or a temporary adjustment. The next step to watch is consumers' shift to unbranded milk or lower-fat variants, and any regulatory response from the government on price monitoring.
Source: prabhatkhabar.com
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