Amul raises packaged milk prices by Rs 2 to Rs 6 a litre from November 12

Amul has raised the prices of its packaged milk. The new prices came into effect on November 12. Depending on the variety of milk, the increase is Rs 2 to Rs 6 a litre. Prices of everyday essentials have already been rising, and inflation has strained the household budgets of many families. Paying more for milk will add to their burden.

The prices have been raised by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation. Amul Taaza, or toned milk, is Rs 2 a litre dearer, going up from Rs 60 to Rs 62 a litre.

The price of Amul Gold, or full cream milk, has gone up by Rs 4 a litre. It was earlier sold at Rs 72, and customers will now have to pay Rs 76. The steepest increase is in full cream buffalo milk, which is up by Rs 6, from Rs 80 to Rs 86 a litre.

Milk companies say the main reason for the increase is higher production costs. Prices of cattle fodder and cattle feed have risen sharply, pushing up the cost of producing milk. The price of milk fat, transport costs and the prices of packaging material have also gone up, affecting the milk business. It has also been said that low rainfall has hit milk production in some areas. It has been clarified that Amul raised prices to balance the procurement rate it has to pay milk-producing farmers against its other costs.

After Amul, Mother Dairy has also decided to raise milk prices. Customers across the country are likely to face a double blow of inflation. Earlier, on November 2, Amul had also raised the prices of ghee and butter. With milk now dearer, the monthly household budget will come under further strain.

Milk is a daily need in every home, so the effect of the increase will not be limited to ordinary families. Those who run eateries, tea sellers and sweet makers will also have to face the higher prices. Families that buy milk regularly for children and the elderly will see their expenses rise in particular.

Retail prices of milk may vary somewhat from city to city and state to state. With the new rates in force from November 12, customers will have to pay more than before to buy Amul milk.