There will be no increase in milk prices, they will remain under control in 2026 also: Dairy Association.

Indian Dairy Association (IDA) President Sudhir K.R. Singh told ANI that milk prices in India are not expected to rise in 2026 unless input costs force dairy players or companies to pay more to farmers.

“Milk prices are changed only when required due to rising costs of feed (70% of production), logistics and others,” Singh said. “As of now, I don’t see any price increases in 2026.” He stressed on striking a balance between the interests of producers and consumers.

Singh praised PM Narendra Modi for saving dairy from trade agreements including the India-US interim deal. He said, “There is milk surplus in India; cheap foreign imports will harm farmers.” “The government saved this sector—it is in the interest of farmers and the industry.”

India leads global milk production with 247.87 MT in 2024-25 (up 3.58% from 239.30 MT in 2023-24), accounting for ~25% worldwide share—projected to reach 45% by 2047. Per capita availability increased to 485 g/day (from 319 g in 2014–15), which is higher than the global average (~322 g).

To address regional imbalances, the focus shifted east: brands like Sudha (Bihar) and Medha (Jharkhand) are growing, with NDDB increasing purchases in Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Manipur and Tripura. “In Assam, lakhs of liters are collected daily—East India is emerging as a new dairy powerhouse,” Singh said. The 52nd Dairy Industry Conference (12-14 February, 2026, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi) will highlight opportunities in dairy entrepreneurship and rural empowerment.