Revised retail rates effective November 14, 2026; prices of packs below 500 ml remain unchanged.
BHOPAL: Sanchi, the cooperative dairy brand marketed by the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF), has increased the retail prices of several packaged-milk variants across Madhya Pradesh, effective November 14, 2026. The revised rates range from ₹1 to ₹4 per litre, depending on the milk category and pack size.
Under the revised price schedule, one-litre full-cream milk now costs ₹74, compared with ₹70 previously. Standard milk has also increased by ₹4 per litre, from ₹63 to ₹67.
The federation has kept prices unchanged for packs containing less than 500 ml, including its 180 ml double-toned milk, to limit the immediate impact on consumers purchasing smaller quantities.
Sanchi’s revised milk prices
The revised retail prices cover full-cream, standard, toned, cow, double-toned and skimmed milk, along with Chah/Amrit and Tea Special variants.
| Milk variant | Pack size | Previous price | New price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-cream milk | 1 litre | ₹70 | ₹74 | ₹4 |
| Full-cream milk | 500 ml | ₹35 | ₹37 | ₹2 |
| Standard milk | 1 litre | ₹63 | ₹67 | ₹4 |
| Standard milk | 500 ml | ₹32 | ₹34 | ₹2 |
| Toned milk | 1 litre | ₹58 | ₹59 | ₹1 |
| Toned milk | 500 ml | ₹29 | ₹30 | ₹1 |
| Cow milk | 1 litre | ₹62 | ₹64 | ₹2 |
| Double-toned milk | 500 ml | ₹27 | ₹28 | ₹1 |
| Skimmed milk | 500 ml | ₹24 | ₹25 | ₹1 |
| Skimmed milk | 1 litre | ₹47 | ₹49 | ₹2 |
| Chah/Amrit | 1 litre | ₹62 | ₹65 | ₹3 |
| Tea Special | 1 litre | ₹56 | ₹58 | ₹2 |
Why has Sanchi increased milk prices?
MPCDF Managing Director Jaidev Biswas attributed the revision to higher milk procurement expenses and increased expenditure on packaging materials and transportation.
According to the federation, the revised prices are intended to help affiliated milk unions manage rising operating costs and maintain financial stability.
The federation has also indicated that corresponding Sanchi products marketed outside Madhya Pradesh will receive proportional price increases in markets where separate pricing arrangements are followed by the respective unions.
Smaller milk packs remain unchanged
Sanchi has retained the existing prices of milk packs below 500 ml.
This includes smaller consumer packs such as the 180 ml double-toned milk variant. The decision is intended to limit the immediate price impact on households purchasing milk in smaller quantities.
Sanchi’s position in Bhopal’s packaged-milk market
According to the Deccan Chronicle report cited in the supplied article, Sanchi is the leading packaged-milk brand in Bhopal by reported daily sales.
The report estimates total packaged-milk sales in the city at approximately 6–8 lakh litres per day, with Sanchi accounting for around 3 lakh litres daily.
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Amul is reported to be the second-largest packaged-milk brand in the city, with estimated sales of approximately 80,000 litres per day. Other brands also operate in the market.
These figures indicate Sanchi’s reported presence in Bhopal’s packaged-milk market, although they should not be interpreted as independently verified market-share data.
Price revision follows Amul and Mother Dairy increases
Sanchi’s revision follows recent price increases announced by major dairy brands.
Amul raised prices of selected milk variants by ₹2–₹4 per litre from November 12, 2026. Mother Dairy also announced increases across selected variants.
The successive revisions reflect the cost pressures being reported across the organised dairy sector, particularly in milk procurement, packaging and distribution.
Madhya Pradesh’s contribution to India’s milk production
Madhya Pradesh is among India’s major milk-producing states. The supplied report places its annual milk production at approximately 22.59 billion litres, accounting for around 9.12% of national production.
The state’s cooperative dairy network plays an important role in milk procurement, processing and distribution through the Sanchi brand.
The latest revision brings Sanchi’s one-litre full-cream milk price to ₹74 and standard milk to ₹67. With smaller packs protected from the increase, the revised schedule reflects an attempt to balance rising dairy operating costs with the price sensitivity of consumers.
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