Indian dairy giant Amul increases milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across all variations nationwide.
Snazzy Update: Amul milk prices jumping by Rs 2 per liter from May 1!
Here's the scoop, folks: Amul, your favorite dairy brand from sunny Gujarat, is bumping up their milk prices - yep, you heard it right! The price hike kicks in from May 1, 2025. Why, you ask? Well, it's all about those darn input costs creeping up in milk production. Gotta pay those farmers, after all!
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the geniuses behind Amul, have decided it's time to pass the buck to us consumers, pointing out that it's been a hot minute (over a year!) since they last increased milk prices back in June 2024.
So, what exactly can you expect to pay more for at your local grocer? It's simple:
- A 500ml pouch of Amul Gold milk will now cost Rs 34.
- A litre pouch of Amul Gold will jump to Rs 67.
- The Shakti variant will set you back by Rs 31 for a 500ml pouch.
- The Cow Milk pouch will remain fairly affordable at Rs 29 for a 500ml pouch.
- Brace yourself for Rs 73 for a litre pouch of Buffalo Milk.
- And a litre of 'Taaza' pouch? That'll be Rs 55 from May 1.
Sounds like a grim reality, but it's important to keep in mind that this price hike is designed to help the farmers who, gasp!, actually produce the milk we all love to gulp down. 80% of the extra revenue generated will go straight back to those dairy superheroes, aimed at encouraging them to churn out even more of that yummy Amul milk!
Just a head's up - this ain't the first time a dairy company has gotta raise prices because of those pesky input costs. Amul's big-time competitor, Mother Dairy, did the same earlier. Guess the prices just gotta keep on climbing to keep those farms running!
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(Enriched insights: Rising input costs, Benefit to producers, No recent increase before)
- The ongoing inflation in food-and-drink industry, particularly in dairy, has led to Amul hiking milk prices by Rs 2 per liter from May 1, 2025.
- As a result of the price increase, a 500ml pouch of Amul Gold milk will cost Rs 34, a litre pouch will jump to Rs 67, and a litre of 'Taaza' pouch will be Rs 55.
- The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), known for its popular brand Amul, justified the decision citing climb in input costs, thus passing the additional expense to consumers, as it's been over a year since they last increased milk prices.
- The price hike is supposed to boost Amul's dairy farmers by providing 80% of the additional revenue generated, hoping to inspire them to produce more Amul milk.
- Amidst this business challenge, the finance sector should monitor the industry's impact on consumers' lifestyle, given the increase in food and milk prices, considering similar moves taken by big dairy companies like Mother Dairy earlier.
