Milk prices in Mumbai have increased by ₹9 per litre from September 1, 2026, with wholesale rates reaching ₹102 per litre. According to PTI reports, retail prices are expected to rise to around ₹110 per litre across most parts of Mumbai, up from the current ₹100 per litre. In South Mumbai specifically, prices could reach as much as ₹112 per litre, compared with the earlier rate of ₹104. The Bombay Milk Producers' Association has set these revised rates to remain in effect until February 28, 2027.
The association has attributed the price increase to rising costs faced by dairy producers, as reported by PTI. Prices of cattle and animal feed have increased sharply, putting pressure on milk producers and their operating costs. Feed ingredients such as grains, tur chuni and chana chuni have become significantly more expensive, with costs rising by up to 25%. Milk producers had claimed that they were compelled to raise prices due to the sudden increase in the expense of maintaining their dairy cattle, with the price of cattle feed going up dramatically.
The price revision is likely to have a wider impact on Mumbai's food market, with around 40 lakh litres of buffalo milk distributed across Mumbai every day. As per PTI reports, products made using milk, including lassi, buttermilk, ghee and sweets, could become more expensive as producers pass on higher input costs. The timing of the increase, just ahead of the festive season, has raised particular concerns among households and businesses as demand for milk and dairy products typically increases during this period. Local vendors and consumers are worried that the milk price hike could push up the cost of everyday food and beverages.
Local vendors and consumers are expressing concerns about the impact on their operations and household budgets. Sanjay, a tea vendor, told PTI that higher milk prices could force vendors to raise tea prices, potentially affecting customer demand. He warned that if milk prices increase, tea prices will also rise, forcing vendors to sell a ₹10 cup of tea for ₹12, which will definitely affect customer footfall. Consumers are also worried about the cumulative effect on their expenses, with Shubhank telling PTI that milk is an everyday essential and its price should not increase when inflation is already high. He noted that sugar prices have gone up, LPG cylinder costs have increased, and now milk prices are set to rise, making survival extremely difficult for the common man.
