Amul hikes milk prices in Delhi-NCR, new rates effective from Friday

Amul has hiked its milk prices by a rupee per pouch of both half and one litre in the Delhi-NCR region.

The new rates will be effective from Friday.

The decision was taken as the procurement prices have increased by around 20% in last two years.

Now with the increase in milk prices, Amul double tonned half litre pouch will be available at Rs 18, Amul toned at Rs 20 for half litre and Rs 39 for one litre.

While, Amul Gold will be available at Rs 25 for half litre packet and Rs 49 for one litre, Amul Diamond (full cream premium milk) will cost Rs 26 for half litre.

Amul sells about 30 lakh litres of milk per day in the Delhi-NCR region.

The dairy industry in India has witnessed a long period of stable milk prices primarily on account of weak global prices of skimmed milk powder (SMP) and huge inventory of SMP back home due to lack of export opportunity.