Milk Prices Rise by Rs 2 per Liter in Maharashtra Ahead of Festive Season

Ahead of the festive season, households in Maharashtra are facing a hike in daily expenses as the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association has decided to increase cow and buffalo milk prices by Rs 2 per liter, effective August 11, 2026.

Key Highlights:
- Price Revision: Cow milk will increase from Rs 60 to Rs 62 per liter, while buffalo milk will go up from Rs 76 to Rs 78 per liter.
- Rising Costs: The association cited escalating transportation costs due to diesel price hikes, a 30% increase in packaging expenses, and higher procurement prices paid to farmers as the primary reasons for the price adjustment.
- Impact on Dairy Products: Prices of other dairy products like curd and paneer are also expected to rise by up to 10%, impacting monthly household budgets during upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan.