‘Ab ghar wali chai bhi Taj Hotel ke rate wali’: Mumbai milk price jumps by Rs 9
In a recent announcement, wholesale prices for buffalo milk in Mumbai will see a hike of nine rupees per litre, effective until February 27, 2027. Producers attribute this rise to skyrocketing feed ingredient costs. As consumers encounter the stress of surging costs of basic goods, many are responding with a mix of concern and light-heartedness. This price adjustment follows a previous spike in…
Mumbai's wholesale price of buffalo milk has risen by ₹9 per litre, from ₹93 to ₹102 per litre, effective September 1, according to the Bombay Milk Producers’ Association. The new rate will stay in effect until February 28, 2027. Retail prices are expected to increase accordingly. While a ₹9 rise may seem modest on paper, families buying milk daily will notice the impact.
Social media reactions reveal how this small increase can feel significant in daily life. Users on platforms like X and Instagram expressed frustration, comparing the hike to other household expenses like sugar and tea. Some even joked about milk becoming a luxury item. However, beneath the humor lies a serious concern: everyday items are becoming harder to manage for many households.
The association's president, CK Singh, explained the price hike was necessary due to rising feed costs, with grain, tuvar chuni, chana chuni, corn, grass, and fodder all increasing by up to 25%. This revision was unanimously approved by association members. Interestingly, Mumbai has already seen another dairy price increase this month; Maharashtra's Gokul raised its buffalo milk retail price by ₹2 per litre, bringing the one-litre pouch to ₹78 in Mumbai and Pune.
So, this latest wholesale increase arrives after another recent revision. Notably, sugar prices have also surged in Mumbai, with retail prices jumping from ₹50 to ₹58 per kg in some areas, a 15.6% increase. The government attributes this rise to factors like lower production, festive demand, weather-related crop damage, and global supply tightness.
Combining these price hikes, a household's coffee or tea bill may soon reflect more than just the coffee itself.
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