Several everyday products have become costlier in India over the past two months, with dairy companies, consumer goods manufacturers and oil marketing companies revising prices. Amul and Mother Dairy raised milk prices from November 12, while Karnataka's Nandini revised milk and curd rates from November 1.
Ghee, butter, detergents and soap have also seen price increases.
ITC has raised the price of its Gold Flake Premium cigarette pack, while commercial LPG cylinders have become costlier for the second consecutive month.
The following is a breakdown of the reported price changes. Some increases are limited to specific markets, including Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu.
1. Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2-4 per litre from November 12
Mother Dairy increased milk prices by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre in Delhi-NCR from November 12, citing higher procurement costs and increased expenses for farmers. The revised prices apply to its liquid milk variants, reported by ET, citing PTI, on Nov 11.
The revised prices are:
| Milk variant | Earlier price per litre | New price per litre | Increase |
|---|
| Toned milk (bulk vending) | Rs 58 | Rs 60 | Rs 2 |
| Full-cream milk (pouch) | Rs 72 | Rs 76 | Rs 4 |
| Toned milk (pouch) | Rs 60 | Rs 62 | Rs 2 |
| Double-toned milk | Rs 54 | Rs 56 | Rs 2 |
| Cow milk | Rs 62 | Rs 65 | Rs 3 |
Mother Dairy sells around 35 lakh litres of milk daily in Delhi-NCR and more than 50 lakh litres across its markets. It had last increased milk prices on May 14, 2026.
2. Amul increases milk prices by Rs 2-4 per litre from November 12
Amul has also increased the prices of its fresh pouch milk range from November 12. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets products under the Amul brand, announced a 4-5% increase across major variants and pack sizes.
The specific increases reported by ET are:
| Amul milk variant | Increase per litre | Percentage increase |
|---|
| Amul Taaza toned milk (3% fat) | Rs 2 | 3.3% |
| Amul Gold milk (6% fat) | Rs 4 | 5.5% |
GCMMF attributed the increase to higher input and processing costs, including fodder, cattle feed, packaging materials and fuel. The cooperative said a major share of the additional revenue would go towards improving returns for milk producers.
3. Nandini milk prices increase by Rs 8-12 per litre in Karnataka
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which sells milk under the Nandini brand, revised milk prices from November 1. The increases vary by product, ranging from Rs 8 to Rs 12 per litre.
There is an important distinction here: the Karnataka Cabinet approved an Rs 8-per-litre increase in the milk procurement price, while the revised consumer prices vary across Nandini's milk categories.
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The revised retail prices reported by ET are:
| Nandini milk variant | Earlier price per litre | New price per litre | Increase |
|---|
| Toned milk | Rs 46 | Rs 54 | Rs 8 |
| Homogenised toned milk | Rs 47 | Rs 56 | Rs 9 |
| Homogenised cow milk | Rs 50 | Rs 58 | Rs 8 |
| Special toned milk | Rs 52 | Rs 64 | Rs 12 |
| Shubham milk | Rs 52 | Rs 64 | Rs 12 |
| Homogenised Shubham milk | Rs 53 | Rs 65 | Rs 12 |
Curd prices have also increased:
| Nandini curd pack | Earlier price | New price | Increase |
|---|
| 500 g | Rs 28 | Rs 34 | Rs 6 |
| 1 litre | Rs 54 | Rs 68 | Rs 14 |
Under the revised arrangement, farmers receive an additional Rs 7 per litre, according to TOI, while Re 1 goes to milk unions to cover operating expenses such as packaging, transportation and fuel.
The state government cited drought conditions and a fall of around 10 lakh litres in milk supply.
4. Amul increases ghee prices by up to Rs 50 and butter prices by Rs 15
Amul revised the prices of its ghee and butter products ahead of Diwali. ET reported the revised rates on November 4, citing prices shared by sources.
The verified price changes cover four products:
| Amul product | Earlier price | New price | Increase |
|---|
| Ghee, 1-kg carton | Rs 630 | Rs 680 | Rs 50 |
| Pure ghee, 500-g pouch | Rs 325 | Rs 345 | Rs 20 |
| Butter, 100-g pack | Rs 63 | Rs 66 | Rs 3 |
| Butter, 500-g pack | Rs 310 | Rs 325 | Rs 15 |
ET attributed the price revision to increased demand for branded ghee and supply constraints, particularly shortages of cow ghee in some markets.
5. Nandini increases ghee, butter and paneer prices in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Milk Union (BAMUL) revised the retail prices of Nandini ghee, butter, paneer and Trupti milk from November 4.
The earlier and revised prices reported by ET are:
| Nandini product | Pack size | Earlier price | New price | Increase |
|---|
| Ghee | 500 ml | Rs 358 | Rs 425 | Rs 67 |
| Ghee | 1 litre | Rs 715 | Rs 850 | Rs 135 |
| Salted butter | 100 g | Rs 70 | Rs 90 | Rs 20 |
| Salted butter | 500 g | Rs 310 | Rs 380 | Rs 70 |
| Unsalted butter | 200 g | Rs 135 | Rs 160 | Rs 25 |
| Unsalted butter | 500 g | Rs 330 | Rs 390 | Rs 60 |
The revised prices reported by ET for other products include:
| Nandini product | Pack size | New price |
|---|
| Paneer | 200 g | Rs 115 |
| Paneer | 500 g | Rs 260 |
| Paneer | 1 kg | Rs 485 |
| Medium-fat paneer | 200 g | Rs 110 |
| Trupti milk | 135 ml | Rs 11 |
| Trupti milk | 450 ml | Rs 33 |
BAMUL's revised price list also covers several ghee pack types, including PET jars and tins:
| Ghee pack | Revised price |
|---|
| 200-ml sachet | Rs 95 |
| 50-ml PET jar | Rs 65 |
| 100-ml PET jar | Rs 100 |
| 200-ml PET jar | Rs 180 |
| 500-ml PET jar | Rs 435 |
| 1-litre PET jar | Rs 870 |
| 5-litre pack | Rs 4,250 |
| 1-litre tin | Rs 870 |
| 15-kg tin | Rs 14,100 |
6. Aavin raises ghee prices and revises rates of other dairy products in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's state-owned dairy cooperative Aavin has increased prices of ghee, butter, curd, milk-based sweets, lassi and cookies.
The revised ghee prices reported by ET are:
| Aavin product | Pack size | Earlier price | New price | Increase |
|---|
| Ghee | 100 ml | Rs 80 | Rs 95 | Rs 15 |
| Ghee | 200 ml | Rs 160 | Rs 180 | Rs 20 |
ET report, published on November 6, noted this as Aavin's first price revision under the current state government.
7. ITC raises Gold Flake Premium cigarette price by Rs 10 per pack
ITC has increased the maximum retail price of its Gold Flake Premium cigarette pack by Rs 10. A pack of 10 cigarettes now costs Rs 135, compared with Rs 125 earlier.
| Product | Earlier price | New price | Increase |
|---|
| Gold Flake Premium, pack of 10 | Rs 125 | Rs 135 | Rs 10 |
This is the second price increase for the brand in 2026. ITC had raised the price from Rs 115 to Rs 125 in June. The two revisions have therefore increased the price of the 10-cigarette pack by Rs 20, or around 17.4%.
The latest MRP applies to Gold Flake Premium regular-size filter-tipped cigarettes in the 60-70 mm category.
8. HUL increases Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel and Moti soap prices by up to 11%
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has increased the maximum retail prices of several products across its home care portfolio, including Surf Excel, Rin and Wheel. The price adjustments range from Rs 1 to Rs 10 across different pack sizes, with some products becoming up to 11% costlier.
The revised prices reported by ET are:
| Product | Pack size | Earlier MRP | New MRP | Increase |
|---|
| Surf Excel Quick Wash | 1 kg | Rs 235 | Rs 245 | Rs 10 |
| Surf Excel Quick Wash | 500 g | Rs 123 | Rs 128 | Rs 5 |
| Surf Excel Easy Wash | 1 kg | Rs 167 | Rs 172 | Rs 5 |
| Surf Excel Easy Wash | 500 g | Rs 85 | Rs 87 | Rs 2 |
| Surf Excel bar | 250 g | - | Rs 45 | Rs 3 |
| Surf Excel four-bar pack | 4 bars of 200 g each | - | Rs 155 | Rs 10 |
| Rin Ala | 500 ml | - | Rs 95 | Rs 5 |
| Rin detergent powder | 1 kg | - | Rs 123 | Rs 3 |
| Rin detergent powder | 500 g | - | Rs 63 | Rs 2 |
| Wheel detergent powder | 1 kg | - | Rs 93 | Rs 3 |
| Wheel detergent powder | 500 g | Rs 46 | Rs 47 | Rs 1 |
| Moti Gulab soap | 150 g | Rs 74 | Rs 82 | Rs 8 |
For the products where the earlier MRP is marked as not stated, ET reported the new MRP and the amount of the increase, but did not provide the previous price in its report.
HUL's revisions come amid higher commodity and input costs. The company has said it would continue to take calibrated price increases depending on the movement in input costs.
9. Commercial LPG cylinder prices rise by Rs 72.50 over two months
Commercial LPG users have faced two consecutive monthly price increases. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder rose by Rs 62.50 on October 1 and another Rs 10 on November 1.
| Date | Price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi | Increase |
|---|
| September 1 rate (baseline) | Rs 2,747.50 | Rs 9.50 increase on September 1 |
| October 1 | Rs 2,810 | Rs 62.50 |
| November 1 | Rs 2,820 | Rs 10 |
The two increases in October and November together have raised the Delhi price by Rs 72.50 per cylinder from the September rate of Rs 2,747.50.
Commercial LPG cylinders are used by hotels, restaurants and other businesses. Prices vary across cities because of differences in local taxes. On November 1, a 19-kg cylinder cost Rs 2,775 in Mumbai, Rs 2,971 in Kolkata and Rs 2,994.50 in Chennai.
Domestic LPG prices were unchanged in the November revision. A 14.2-kg household cylinder continued to cost Rs 942 in Delhi.
10. Aviation turbine fuel prices rise for fourth consecutive month
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), used by airlines, has also become costlier. Prices increased by around Rs 16 per litre on October 1 and by another Rs 1.37 per litre on November 1.
| Date | ATF price per litre | Increase |
|---|
| Before October 1 revision | Around Rs 121 | — |
| October 1 | Around Rs 137 | Around Rs 16 |
| November 1 | Rs 138.50 | Rs 1.37 |
The November revision marked the fourth consecutive monthly increase in ATF prices. The fuel accounts for a substantial share of airline operating costs, and higher rates add to airlines' expenses.
11. Dry fruit prices: Pistachios up 60-70%, almonds 20-40% over the year
Dry fruit prices have also risen ahead of the festive season. However, these figures are measured against prices around the previous Diwali, rather than representing increases exclusively in the last two months.
The price movements reported by ET include:
| Dry fruit | Reported price increase | Other reported price detail |
|---|
| Pistachios | 60-70% year-on-year | In-shell wholesale pistachios at Rs 1,650 per kg, up nearly 74% year-on-year |
| Almonds | 20-40% year-on-year | Increase varies by variety |
| Peshawari pistachios | Around 40% in six months | Around Rs 4,000 per kg |
| Cashews | 5-8% year-on-year | — |
| Raisins | 2-5% year-on-year | — |
| Dates | 5-10% year-on-year | — |
| Dried figs | 5-15% year-on-year | — |
ET, in a report published on November 6, attributed the increase to factors including tighter supplies from major sourcing markets, higher freight costs, geopolitical developments and currency movements. The report said the sharpest price increases had occurred over the preceding two months, but the percentage comparisons in the table are year-on-year or over the specific periods stated.
