Higher farmer procurement costs prompt price revision across liquid milk variants; toned milk and full-cream milk see increases in Delhi-NCR.
Mother Dairy has increased the retail prices of selected liquid milk variants by ₹2–₹4 per litre, effective November 12, 2026, citing higher milk procurement costs and rising input expenses, according to sources.
The revision affects several milk categories sold in the Delhi-NCR market. Mother Dairy is one of the largest milk suppliers in the region. The company’s spokesperson declined to comment on the reported price increase.
Revised milk prices in Delhi-NCR
The reported revised prices for selected variants are:
| Milk variant | Earlier price (per litre) | Revised price (per litre) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toned milk (bulk vended) | ₹58 | ₹60 | ₹2 |
| Full-cream milk (pouched) | ₹72 | ₹76 | ₹4 |
| Toned milk (pouched) | ₹60 | ₹62 | ₹2 |
| Double-toned milk | ₹54 | ₹56 | ₹2 |
| Cow milk | ₹62 | ₹65 | ₹3 |
The revised rates represent increases ranging from approximately 3.3% to 5.6%, depending on the milk category.
Higher procurement prices behind the revision
Sources said that the procurement prices paid to dairy farmers have increased, prompting Mother Dairy to pass on part of the additional cost to consumers.
The company reportedly transfers around 75–80% of its milk sales realisation to farmers, reflecting the significant role of milk procurement in its business operations.
The reported price revision follows earlier increases on May 14, 2026, and April 2025.
Mother Dairy’s milk sales and market presence
Mother Dairy reportedly sells around 35 lakh litres of milk daily in Delhi-NCR through its own outlets, general trade and e-commerce platforms. Its total daily milk sales across markets exceed 50 lakh litres.
The company recorded a 17% increase in turnover to ₹20,300 crore in the previous financial year, supported by demand for its dairy products and cooking oils.
Diversified food business
Commissioned in 1974, Mother Dairy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
The company operates across several food categories:
- Mother Dairy: Milk and milk products.
- Dhara: Edible oils.
- Safal: Fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen vegetables, snacks, pulps and concentrates.
Its infrastructure includes nine milk processing plants, four horticulture processing plants and operations through 16 associated plants in the edible-oil segment.
Price revision reflects continuing procurement-cost pressure
The latest increase highlights the pressure that rising milk procurement costs can place on dairy processors and retail prices. For Mother Dairy, balancing remunerative payments to farmers with consumer affordability remains an important consideration, particularly in a high-volume market such as Delhi-NCR.
The revised prices will take effect on November 12, 2026, across the reported milk variants.
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