The Maharashtra-based dairy cooperative said the adjustment was necessary to support farmers and sustain dairy operations under increasingly challenging market conditions. Rising feed prices, transportation expenses and input costs have continued to tighten margins for producers and processors alike, forcing companies to recalibrate retail pricing strategies.

India’s dairy sector has witnessed several rounds of milk price hikes in recent years as cooperatives and private players respond to inflationary pressures. Companies across multiple regions have revised prices for packaged milk variants, highlighting the growing financial strain affecting both milk procurement systems and consumer markets.

The latest increase by Gokul Dairy comes as dairy demand in urban centers remains strong despite higher retail prices. Industry observers note that balancing farmer remuneration with consumer affordability has become one of the sector’s biggest challenges, particularly as milk remains a staple product in millions of households.