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Brinks Report > Blog > Business > Mother Dairy Milk Prices Just Shot Up — But Wait Till You See How Much
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Mother Dairy Milk Prices Just Shot Up — But Wait Till You See How Much

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: April 30, 2025 11:28 am
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Starting April 30, Mother Dairy milk prices are going up—by as much as ₹2 per litre. For families across Delhi-NCR and parts of North India where Mother Dairy is the go-to brand, that means the daily milk budget just got tighter.

What’s Driving This Milk Price Hike?

According to Mother Dairy, it’s all about input costs. The price the company pays farmers for raw milk has gone up, driven by:

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  • Rising cattle feed and fodder expenses
  • Increased transportation and fuel charges
  • Costlier processing and packaging materials

It’s not just inflation—it’s a chain reaction. When the dairy farmer’s costs go up, so do yours.

“We’re compelled to raise prices to ensure fair returns to farmers,” said a spokesperson from Mother Dairy, as reported by The Hindu (external link).

How Much Will Each Milk Type Cost?

The hike isn’t uniform across the board. Here’s how it plays out:

  • Full cream milk: Highest increase
  • Toned milk: Moderate hike
  • Double toned milk: Slight bump
  • Cow milk: Also impacted

You’ll need to check your local store for exact pricing, but the impact is real—especially for households that rely on 2–3 litres a day. That could mean an additional ₹150–₹200 a month.

Mother Dairy Milk Prices Hike: मदर डेयरी ने बढ़ाए दूध के दाम, जानें अब कितनी हुई कीमत? | Inflation#MotherDairy #MotherDairyMilkPriceHike #MotherDairyMilkRates #PunjabKesariTV pic.twitter.com/EXkZkgiSTi

— Punjab Kesari (@punjabkesari) April 30, 2025

What Does This Mean for the Average Indian?

In India, milk isn’t a luxury. It’s daily sustenance.

It powers our morning chai, kids’ nutrition, grandma’s turmeric milk, and festive desserts. So even a ₹1–₹2 hike adds up fast—especially for middle-class and lower-income families already juggling fuel, veggies, and gas bills.

And unlike your Netflix subscription, you can’t “pause” milk.

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Coping Strategies: What Are the Alternatives?

For those who can’t—or won’t—cut milk altogether, here are some budget-friendly ideas:

  • Make your own curd: Cheaper, healthier, and gut-friendly.
  • Try buttermilk (chaas): Perfect for summer, and easy on the pocket.
  • Switch to powdered milk: Great for tea or baking. Not ideal for taste, but it helps.
  • Plant-based milk: Options like soy, oat, and almond milk are growing in Indian stores. They’re a good bet for vegans or those with lactose intolerance—though they’re not always cheaper.

Everyone’s pantry, budget, and taste are different. But exploring alternatives might help reduce the dependency on packaged milk.

A National Reflection: Why It Hits Harder in India

In India, food inflation isn’t an abstract number. It’s a kitchen debate. A milk hike isn’t just about rupees—it’s about daily routines, school tiffins, and the first cup of chai at dawn.

And while we understand that farmers need fair compensation, the burden inevitably trickles down to those with the least buffer room. The irony? In a nation where we worship cows, drinking milk is becoming a budget concern.

Will This Keep Happening?

Possibly.

As long as global commodity prices rise, transportation costs stay volatile, and packaging remains expensive, milk prices could stay on the boil. The government has occasionally stepped in to stabilize costs, but long-term solutions need structural reforms in the dairy supply chain.

Until then, we’ll be doing the math in our kitchens—and maybe going a little lighter on the haldi doodh.

Also Read While the World Stumbles, FII Buying in India Is Surging—Here’s Why

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