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Ludhiana Dairy Association to Raise Milk Prices by Rs 5 from Nov 1
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Ludhiana Dairy Association announced a Rs 5 hike in milk prices effective 1 November, citing rising costs of feed and livestock as the main reason.
The Ludhiana Dairy Association has confirmed that milk prices in the city will rise by five rupees per litre from 1 November. The decision follows a sharp increase in feed and livestock costs that has strained dairy operators.
According to the association, the cost of fodder and animal maintenance has surged, leaving dairy farmers with no viable alternative but to adjust retail prices to sustain their businesses.
The price hike is expected to affect consumers across the city, with dairy shops and milk vendors preparing to adjust their pricing accordingly. The association has urged consumers to understand the economic pressures facing the dairy sector.
No further details on the exact new price per litre have been released, but the association has pledged to keep stakeholders informed of any subsequent changes.
According to the association, the cost of fodder and animal maintenance has surged, leaving dairy farmers with no viable alternative but to adjust retail prices to sustain their businesses.
The price hike is expected to affect consumers across the city, with dairy shops and milk vendors preparing to adjust their pricing accordingly. The association has urged consumers to understand the economic pressures facing the dairy sector.
No further details on the exact new price per litre have been released, but the association has pledged to keep stakeholders informed of any subsequent changes.