Banglar Dairy, a leading state-run brand, cites severe fodder shortages and rising input costs caused by heavy rainfall as the reason for the marginal increase.
Banglar Dairy, one of the state-run dairy brands leading the market in West Bengal, has announced a significant price adjustment, hiking its milk prices by ₹4 per litre effective from November 2025. This increase affects its primary retail brands, with the premium “Supreme” variety rising from ₹56 to ₹60 per litre. Similarly, the price of “Tripti” milk has moved from ₹52 to ₹54 per litre, and the “Swasthya Sathi Double Toned” milk now costs ₹48, up from ₹46 per litre, though prices for other dairy products like ghee, paneer, and curd remain unchanged.
The primary driver behind the price hike is a severe disruption in the supply chain and an increase in raw material costs. State Animal Resources Development (ARD) Minister Swapan Debnath attributed the necessity for the marginal price increase to the impact of heavy rainfall this year, which caused a critical shortage of cattle fodder. This scarcity, in turn, escalated the cost of raw materials and overall production, forcing the state dairy to act to maintain financial stability.
Minister Debnath clarified that the price adjustment was undertaken on a “no profit, no loss basis” and was essential to “protect the interests of milk producers” who face higher operating expenses. The price hike is necessary despite the fact that milk production in Bengal has shown robust growth, expanding at an annual rate of 9.76 per cent, according to departmental sources. The steady growth of the sector has been unable to offset the sharp rise in input costs, including both fodder prices and transportation expenses.
Despite the increase, Banglar Dairy maintains its position as a more affordable option compared to private market leaders. Minister Debnath highlighted that a 500-ml pack of Banglar Dairy milk is now priced at ₹30, which is still lower than the ₹32 charged for the same quantity by major private brands such as Amul, ITC, and Thacker Dairy, ensuring it retains a competitive edge in the retail market for consumers.
Market experts noted that this price movement is not isolated, as several major dairy companies, including Amul and Metro, have also implemented recent price hikes. The experts also issued a cautionary note: if the systemic issues—the persistent fodder shortages and continually rising input costs—are not addressed, the market could see another round of price hikes during the winter season, potentially impacting the affordability of dairy products across the region.
Source: Get the full details on the price hike by Banglar Dairy from Millennium Post.
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