Amul, the country’s leading dairy cooperative, has decided to increase milk prices by ₹2 per litre. This move, linked to the FMCG and dairy sectors, will directly impact the pockets of millions of ordinary consumers across the country. This latest price increase for this essential product, purchased daily, has once again heightened the general public’s concerns about their monthly expenses.
New rates will be implemented simultaneously across the country.
According to official information released by Amul, milk prices have been increased by ₹2 per litre. This change is not limited to a single state or region; rather, it has been implemented as a nationwide price increase. This means the increase is being implemented uniformly across all major markets in the country. No matter where you live in India, you will now have to pay extra to purchase Amul milk.
New prices will take effect on May 14th.
Amul has made it clear that this significant ₹ 2-per-litre increase will take full effect from May 14th. This means that from May 14th onwards, whenever you purchase Amul milk from your nearest store, supermarket, or any retail market, you will have to pay the new, increased price instead of the old rate.
Direct Impact on Monthly Budget
In a vast country like India, milk is an essential commodity purchased daily by almost every household. This increase by this leading dairy company will directly impact the daily routine of millions of consumers. While this ₹2 increase may seem insignificant at first glance, when calculated across monthly expenses, it makes a significant difference.
How much did the price of each milk packet increase?
| Variant | Package | Old Price | New Price | Increase |
| Taaza | 500 ml | ₹28 | ₹29 | ₹1 |
| Taaza | 1 litre | ₹55 | ₹57 | ₹2 |
| Cow’s milk | 500 ml | ₹29 | ₹30 | ₹1 |
| Power | 1 litre | ₹31 | ₹32 | ₹1 |
| Tea Special | 500 ml | ₹63 | ₹66 | ₹3 |
| Gold | 500 ml | ₹34 | ₹35 | ₹1 |
| Gold | 1 litre | ₹68 | ₹70 | ₹2 |
| Buffalo milk | 500 ml | ₹37 | ₹39 | ₹2 |
