Mother Dairy hikes milk prices, up to ₹4 per liter from November 12

November 11, 2026

New Delhi: Amidst the festive season, common people have been hit with another blow from inflation. Mother Dairy has decided to increase milk prices by ₹2 to ₹4 per liter. According to sources, the company has increased milk prices due to rising costs. The new prices will be effective from Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Mother Dairy, one of the largest milk suppliers in Delhi-NCR, previously increased milk prices on May 14, 2026. It also revised prices in April 2025.

A Mother Dairy spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. According to sources, the cost of purchasing milk from farmers has been steadily increasing. Consequently, the company has decided to pass on some of the increased costs to consumers.

The company sells over 5 million liters of milk daily

Mother Dairy sells approximately 3.5 million liters of milk daily through its outlets, general trade, and e-commerce platforms in Delhi-NCR. The company’s total daily sales exceed 5 million liters.

The company distributes 75 to 80 percent of its milk sales revenue to farmers.

Full Cream Milk Now ₹76 per liter

As per the new milk prices, the price of toned milk (bulk vended) in NCR has been increased from ₹58 to ₹60 per liter. Full cream milk (pouch) will now be available at ₹76 per liter instead of ₹72.

In addition, the price of toned milk (pouch) has been increased from ₹60 to ₹62 per liter. Double toned milk will now be available at ₹56 per liter instead of ₹54. Meanwhile, the price of cow milk has been increased from ₹62 to ₹65 per liter.

New Milk Prices (per liter):

| Milk Variety | Old Price | New Price |
|—|—:|—:|
| Toned Milk (Bulk) | ₹58 | ₹60 |
| Full Cream Milk (Pouch) | ₹72 | ₹76 |
| Toned Milk (Pouch) | ₹60 | ₹62 |
| Double Toned Milk | ₹54 | ₹56 |
| Cow Milk | ₹62 | ₹65 |

Mother Dairy has 9 milk processing plants

Mother Dairy recorded a 17 percent increase in its turnover in the last financial year, reaching ₹20,300 crore. The company benefited from improved demand for milk products and cooking oil.

Mother Dairy, established in 1974, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

The company sells milk and dairy products under the “Mother Dairy” brand. Edible oils are sold under the “Dhara” brand. Fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen vegetables, snacks, pulp, and concentrates are sold under the “Safal” brand.

Mother Dairy has nine milk processing plants and four horticulture processing plants. For its edible oil business, the company operates through 16 subsidiaries.