₹999 to ₹28: Mother Dairy Cuts Prices, Amul Holds Steady | 6 Points
GST 2.0 Dairy Impact
Delhi
Mother Dairy vs Amul: Who Passed GST Benefits to Consumers?
1. GST 2.0 Impact on Dairy Sector
1.1 GST Council on Sept 3, 2025 → cut taxes on milk & milk products.
1.2 Packaged milk GST: 5% → Nil.
1.3 Effective from Sept 22, 2025.
1.4 Aim: Reduce consumer burden, fight inflation, and keep dairy affordable.
2. Mother Dairy Price Cuts (Effective Sept 22, 2025)
2.1 Key Reductions:
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Butter (500g): ₹305 → ₹285 (↓₹20).
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Paneer (200g): ₹95 → ₹92 (↓₹3).
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Cheese Cubes (200g): ₹170 → ₹160 (↓₹10).
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Cheese Slices (780g): ₹480 → ₹450 (↓₹30).
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Ice Cream Cone: ₹35 → ₹30 (↓₹5).
2.2 Milk & Milkshakes:
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UHT Toned Milk (1L): ₹77 → ₹75.
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Milkshakes (180ml): ₹30 → ₹28.
2.3 Ghee Products:
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Ghee Carton (1L): ₹675 → ₹645.
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Cow Ghee Jar (500ml): ₹380 → ₹365.
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Premium Gir Cow Ghee (500ml): ₹999 → ₹984.
👉 Consumers save ₹2–₹50 depending on product.
3. Amul’s Stand on GST Rate Cut
3.1 No Change in Pouch Milk Prices: Already at 0% GST, remains the same.
3.2 Price Cut Only for UHT Milk: GST 5% removed → prices drop.
3.3 Current Prices Before Cut:
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Amul Gold Full Cream Milk: ₹69/L.
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Toned Milk: ₹57/L.
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Expected reduction: ₹3–₹4/L for UHT packs only.
4. Mother Dairy vs Amul: Price Comparison Table
| Product Category | Mother Dairy Price Drop | Amul Price Drop |
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| Pouch Milk | No change (already 0% GST) | No change (already 0% GST) |
| UHT Milk (1L) | ₹77 → ₹75 (↓₹2) | Expected ↓₹3–₹4/L |
| Butter (500g) | ₹305 → ₹285 (↓₹20) | No cut announced |
| Paneer (200g) | ₹95 → ₹92 (↓₹3) | No cut announced |
| Cheese (200g cubes) | ₹170 → ₹160 (↓₹10) | No cut announced |
| Cheese Slices (780g) | ₹480 → ₹450 (↓₹30) | No cut announced |
| Milkshakes (180ml) | ₹30 → ₹28 (↓₹2) | Not applicable |
| Ghee (1L Carton) | ₹675 → ₹645 (↓₹30) | No cut announced |
| Premium Cow Ghee (500ml) | ₹999 → ₹984 (↓₹15) | Not applicable |
| Ice Cream Cone | ₹35 → ₹30 (↓₹5) | Not applicable |
5. Comparative Insights
5.1 Mother Dairy → Cut prices across ghee, butter, paneer, cheese, milkshakes, ice cream.
5.2 Amul → Only UHT milk gets cheaper (₹3–₹4/L), no other cuts.
5.3 Consumer Advantage:
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Households buying dairy variety → More savings with Mother Dairy.
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Families relying only on daily pouch milk → No difference for both brands.
6. Broader Financial Impact
6.1 Monthly Savings for Families:
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Mother Dairy users: Save ₹200–₹500/month.
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Amul users: Save ₹90–₹120/month (only if buying UHT milk).
6.2 Inflation Relief: GST cut reduces food inflation impact, especially for middle-class homes.
Disclaimer – The Profit India
This article is for informational purposes only and is based on official announcements and media reports. Prices may vary across regions, retailers, and distribution channels. The Profit India does not guarantee exact price applicability for all consumers. Readers should verify local market prices before making purchase decisions.
