Summary of this article
Mumbai wholesale milk prices rise Rs 9 per litre from September 1, reaching Rs 102.
Tamil Nadu raises Aavin's milk procurement price by Rs 3 to Rs 44 per litre.
Higher dairy costs may affect vendors, eateries and festive-season dairy product prices.
Milk prices and procurement costs are set to rise in Mumbai and Tamil Nadu from September, with the Bombay Milk Producers Association (BMPA) announcing a Rs 9 per litre increase in wholesale milk prices and the Tamil Nadu government raising Aavin’s milk procurement price by Rs 3 per litre.
Rising Dairy Costs Push Mumbai Milk Wholesale Rate Higher
Rising operating costs for dairy farmers and tabela operators have led to a revision in wholesale milk prices across Mumbai and nearby areas. The Bombay Milk Producers Association (BMPA) has raised the rate due to higher expenses related to cattle feed, fodder, transportation and livestock maintenance.
According to ANI, the wholesale price has increased by Rs 9 per litre, moving from Rs 93 to Rs 102. The revised rate takes effect on September 1 and will remain applicable for the next six months till February 28, 2027.
The change could have an impact further down the supply chain, with the local dairies and milk vendors facing the high procurement costs. Businesses that depend on milk, which includes sweet shops, bakeries and eateries, may also see an increase in their input expenses during the festive season.
While Mumbai is seeing a rise in wholesale milk prices, Tamil Nadu has taken a different approach by increasing the rate at which Aavin procures milk from dairy farmers.
Tamil Nadu Raises Aavin Milk Procurement Price
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced another increase in the milk procurement price paid through Aavin, taking it to Rs 44 per litre from Rs 41. The latest revision is intended to provide greater support to dairy farmers facing higher input and maintenance costs.
The announcement follows the earlier increase made on August 19, when the procurement price was raised from Rs 38 to Rs 41 per litre.
According to PTI, Vijay said the latest decision would increase the state’s expenditure by Rs 60 crore a month, amounting to an additional annual outlay of Rs 720 crore. The government cited rising cattle feed and livestock maintenance costs behind the move. The revised rate relates to the price paid to farmers for milk procured by Aavin and is separate from the retail price charged to consumers.
With the festive season approaching, the increase in milk-related costs comes at a time when demand for dairy products typically rises.
