The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets Amul products, has increased prices of its fresh pouch milk variants by around 4-5 per cent across major Indian markets, with revised rates effective Thursday, media reports say.
Amul Taaza toned milk, containing 3 per cent fat, has become costlier by Rs 2 per litre, a hike of 3.3 per cent. Amul Gold, with 6 per cent fat, will cost Rs 4 more per litre, representing a 5.5 per cent increase.
The cooperative attributed the revision to rising milk production and processing costs. It said the price increase would help offset higher input expenses while ensuring better returns to milk producers and encouraging increased milk production.
