OMFED Increases Milk Prices: What You Need to Know
In a recent announcement, OMFED has raised the prices of several milk variants by up to Rs 4 per litre, impacting consumers across Odisha. The price adjustments include increases for toned, Premium, and Gold Premium milk. Additionally, dairy farmers will see a slight rise in procurement prices. This change, effective from May 1, 2026, raises questions about the implications for both consumers and producers in the dairy sector. Read on to learn more about these developments.
| May 3, 2026, 12:46 IST
Price Hike Announcement by OMFED
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (OMFED) has announced an increase in milk prices for various types, with hikes reaching up to Rs 4 per litre as of Sunday.
The cost of toned milk has risen from Rs 50 to Rs 54 per litre, while Premium milk now costs Rs 58, up from Rs 54. Additionally, Gold Premium milk has seen an increase from Rs 56 to Rs 60 per litre. The highest tier, Gold Premium Plus, is now priced at Rs 64 per litre, a rise from Rs 60. For half-litre packets of these categories, the price has gone up by Rs 2.
It's important to note that OMFED has also raised the milk procurement price for dairy farmers by Rs 1 per litre, effective from May 1, 2026.