New Delhi. As soon as Diwali has passed, the common man has been hit by inflation. Mother Dairy has increased the price of milk by Rs 2 to 4 per liter. The new price of Mother Dairy's milk will be applicable from Thursday. Mother Dairy had earlier increased the price of milk on May 14 and before that in April. In media reports, quoting sources, it has been said that farmers have started selling milk at a higher price. Due to which the cost of Mother Dairy has increased. Due to which the prices of milk have been increased.
The price of Mother Dairy's toned milk has increased from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per liter. The price of toned milk available in sachets will now be Rs 62. Earlier its price was Rs 60. At the same time, the price of one liter of Mother Dairy's double toned milk will be Rs 56. Till now the price of this milk was Rs 54 per litre. Every liter of Mother Dairy's cow milk will be available for Rs 65. Till now its price was Rs 62. At the same time, the price of liter of full cream milk will be Rs 76 instead of Rs 72. The increase in the price of milk will spoil the budget of common people (especially those living in NCR). Because milk is included in everyday essentials.
After increasing the price of milk by Mother Dairy, now there are chances of increase in the price of milk of other companies also. Recently, Amul had increased the prices of its butter and ghee. Butter is also used almost daily in common people's families. This year, the increase in the price of milk several times has had a huge impact on the pockets of common people. Due to increase in the price of milk, inflation figures are also likely to go up. In October, the wholesale inflation rate had reached 2.36 percent. Whereas, in September the retail inflation rate reached 5.54 percent.