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Agriculture
Milk Prices to Rise by ₹5 in a Punjab City from Nov 1 Amid Rising Feed Costs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM
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The district dairy association says that higher feed and livestock prices are forcing dairy operators to increase milk rates by five rupees per litre starting November 1.
The district dairy association has warned that the cost of animal feed and livestock has surged in recent weeks, putting pressure on dairy businesses. To keep operations viable, members say a price hike of five rupees per litre will be implemented from November 1.
According to the association, the rise in feed prices is the primary driver, leaving little scope for alternative cost‑cutting measures. Dairy operators across the city have been absorbing higher expenses, but the sustained increase threatens profitability.
The association urged consumers to understand the necessity of the adjustment, emphasizing that it is essential to maintain milk supply and quality. No other price controls or subsidies have been announced to offset the increase.
Stakeholders are monitoring the impact on household budgets, especially during the festive season when demand for milk and milk‑based products typically spikes.
The move reflects broader inflationary pressures affecting the agricultural sector nationwide, with dairy being a sensitive indicator of input cost fluctuations.
According to the association, the rise in feed prices is the primary driver, leaving little scope for alternative cost‑cutting measures. Dairy operators across the city have been absorbing higher expenses, but the sustained increase threatens profitability.
The association urged consumers to understand the necessity of the adjustment, emphasizing that it is essential to maintain milk supply and quality. No other price controls or subsidies have been announced to offset the increase.
Stakeholders are monitoring the impact on household budgets, especially during the festive season when demand for milk and milk‑based products typically spikes.
The move reflects broader inflationary pressures affecting the agricultural sector nationwide, with dairy being a sensitive indicator of input cost fluctuations.