Mother Dairy Cuts Prices on Milk, Ice Cream, and Other Dairy Products

Mother Dairy has announced a reduction in prices of its key dairy products including milk, ghee, paneer, butter, cheese and ice cream following the 56th meeting of the GST Council.

Mother Dairy Products New Rates: Mother Dairy has announced a reduction in prices of its major dairy products, including milk, ghee, paneer, butter, cheese, and ice cream. This reduction follows a decision taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council, which lowered GST rates on dairy products. The company has stated that it is passing on 100% of the GST reduction to consumers, and the new prices will be effective from 22 September 2025.

Decision Taken at the GST Council Meeting

At the 56th GST Council meeting held on 3 September, GST rates on dairy products were reduced. The GST on UHT (Tetra Pack) milk has been reduced from 5% to 0%, while ghee, butter, cheese, paneer, ice cream, and milk-based beverages have seen a reduction from 12-18% to 5%. The GST on pouch-packed milk was already zero, so its price remains unchanged.

New Product Prices

Products	Quantity	Old Price (₹)	New Price (₹)	Reduction (₹)
Tonned Tetra Pack Milk	1 litre	77	75	2
Tonned Tetra Pack Milk	450 ml	33	32	1
Full Cream UHT Milk	1 litre	69	65-66	3-4
Tonned Pouch Milk	1 litre	57	57 (Unchanged)	–
Ghee (Carton Pack)	1 litre	675	645	30
Ghee (Pouch)	1 litre	675	645	30
Paneer	200 gm	112	106	6
Butter	500 gm	305	285	20
Butter	100 gm	62	58	4
Cheese Slices	200 gm	170	160	10
Chocolate Milkshake	180 ml	25	23	2
Butterscotch Cone Ice Cream	1 piece	35	30	5
Choco Vanilla Cone Ice Cream	1 piece	35	30	5
Kesar Pista Kulfi	1 piece	40	30-35	5-10

Prices Vary by Region

These prices are for Delhi-NCR and other markets and may vary slightly depending on the region. Discounts will also be available on ice cream and other processed products such as Safal brand frozen French fries (₹5-15 reduction).

Other Companies May Also Reduce Prices

Other dairy companies like Amul are also planning similar moves, which will increase competition in the market. Experts believe that this change will boost milk consumption and improve farmers' income. Customers can now avail of the new rates at supermarkets or Mother Dairy booths.