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Maharashtra Milk Prices Hiked by Rs 2 Per Litre
In the Indian state of Maharashtra, milk is going to cost a little more.
Starting on August 11, 2026, both cow milk and buffalo milk will cost 2 rupees more for every litre.
That means when a family buys milk, they will need to pay a bit extra.
A group called the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association made the decision to raise the price.
This group includes people who produce and process milk in Maharashtra.
The new price will affect people who buy milk all across the state.
Right now, food prices are going up in India, which is called food inflation.
Because food is already more expensive, the higher milk price may make it harder for some families to manage their household budgets.
Milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by Rs 2 per litre for both cow and buffalo milk from August 11, 2026.
The Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association decided on the price hike.
The revision will affect consumers across the state.
The hike comes at a time when food inflation is already a pressure point in household budgets.
The decision was reported by The Indian Express on August 9, 2026.
- Who
- Consumers across Maharashtra, with the decision made by the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association.
- What
- Milk prices were hiked by Rs 2 per litre for both cow and buffalo milk.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- When
- From August 11, 2026; the decision was reported on August 9, 2026.
- Why
- The Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association decided on the revision at a time when food inflation is already pressuring household budgets.
Key facts
- Price increase
- Rs 2 per litre
- Affected products
- Cow milk and buffalo milk
- Effective date
- August 11, 2026
- Deciding body
- Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association
- Region
- Maharashtra, India
- Context
- Food inflation pressuring household budgets
- Reported on
- August 9, 2026










