Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by ₹2-4 per litre
Mother Dairy will increase consumer prices of liquid milk by ₹2-4 per litre starting November 12 due to rising input costs. This impacts Delhi-NCR consumers.
The Cliff News | 11 November 2026
Mother Dairy, a major milk supplier in Delhi-NCR, is set to implement a price increase of ₹2 to ₹4 per litre on its liquid milk variants. The revised consumer prices will be effective from Thursday, November 12, 2026. This decision comes in response to escalating input costs, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The dairy cooperative, which plays a significant role in the region's milk supply, last adjusted its prices on May 14, 2026. Prior to that, a price revision had occurred in April 2025. The current hike signifies a continued upward trend in milk prices for consumers.
Reasons Behind the Price Hike
Sources indicate that the primary driver for this price revision is the increased procurement prices of milk from farmers. Mother Dairy, which typically passes on a substantial portion of its revenue to dairy farmers, is now compelled to partially transfer these higher input costs to consumers. The company is known to share between 75% to 80% of its milk sales realization with farmers.
Mother Dairy's extensive reach in the Delhi-NCR region means this price adjustment will affect a large consumer base. The cooperative distributes approximately 35 lakh litres of milk daily within Delhi-NCR through its dedicated outlets, general trade channels, and e-commerce platforms. On a national scale, its total daily sales exceed 50 lakh litres.
Impact on Consumers and Specific Variants
The price adjustment will be noticeable across various milk categories. In the NCR region, for instance, the price of toned milk (bulk vended) will rise to ₹60 per litre, up from the current ₹58. Consumers opting for full cream milk (pouched) will now have to pay ₹76 per litre, an increase from ₹72.
A spokesperson for Mother Dairy declined to comment on the matter, leaving the official confirmation limited to what has been reported by sources. This lack of direct comment is typical during such price revision announcements.