Mother Dairy Raises Milk Prices by ₹2-4 per Litre in Delhi‑NCR
Mother Dairy, the largest milk supplier in Delhi‑NCR, announced a price increase of ₹2‑4 per litre across its core milk range effective 12 Nov 2026, citing higher procurement costs from farmers.
Key Takeaways
- From 12 Nov 2026 Mother Dairy raises milk prices by ₹2‑4 per litre, with full‑cream milk up ₹4 to ₹76 per litre and cow milk up ₹3 to ₹65 per litre.
- The hike follows a six‑month gap since the previous revision on 14 May 2026 and reflects a rise in farm‑gate procurement prices that the company passes on to consumers.
- Higher milk prices may add 0.1‑0.2 percentage points to the CPI food index, increasing pressure on household budgets in a still‑elevated inflation environment.
What Happened
Mother Dairy, the largest milk supplier in Delhi‑NCR, announced a price hike of ₹2‑4 per litre across its liquid milk variants, effective Thursday, November 12, 2026. The increase follows a similar adjustment on May 14, 2026, and a prior revision in April 2025.
Reported Transaction Scope
| Deal Element | Reported Details |
|---|---|
| Price Increase | ₹2‑4 per litre for all milk variants |
| Effective Date | November 12, 2026 |
| Milk Categories | Full‑cream, toned, double‑toned, cow milk |
| Procurement Cost Impact | Higher input costs from farmers |
| Farmer Payment Share | 75‑80% of sales realisation |
| Daily Delhi‑NCR Sales | 3.5 million litres |
| Overall Daily Sales | >5 million litres |
| FY‑26 Turnover | ₹20,300 crore (17% growth) |
Business & Industry Context
Mother Dairy is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and operates nine milk processing plants, four horticulture facilities, and 16 edible‑oil plants. The dairy’s price hike comes amid a broader rise in food inflation, with the National Statistics Office reporting a 7.74% increase in food inflation in September 2026. The company’s decision reflects a trend of dairy firms adjusting retail prices to offset rising procurement costs.
TradeKaizen Editorial Analysis
TradeKaizen Editorial Analysis: The price adjustment is a direct response to escalating input costs and aligns with industry practices of passing a portion of farmer‑side price increases to consumers. While the hike may modestly lift the cost of household staples, its impact on overall inflation will likely be incremental given the relatively small per‑litre increase and the competitive nature of the dairy market.
What Comes Next
No regulatory approvals or court hearings are pending. The price change will take effect on November 12, 2026, and the company will monitor consumer response and market dynamics thereafter.
Source: Mint – Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by ₹2‑4 per litre in Delhi‑NCR from November 12
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Sources & References
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Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by ₹2‑4 per litre in Delhi‑NCR from November 12: Check new rates
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Mother Dairy raises milk prices by ₹2‑4 per litre, effective Thursday
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