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According to TV9 Bharatvarsh, consumers in the Indian state of Maharashtra will face an increase in the retail price of milk starting August 11. The price hike, which applies to both cow and buffalo milk, is set at 2 rupees per liter.

This decision was reached by an association representing major cooperative and private dairies operating within the state. According to the report, the price adjustment is a direct response to rising operational and procurement costs faced by the dairy sector. The increase is expected to impact the broader dairy market, with related products such as curd and paneer also seeing a corresponding rise in prices.

While the dairy industry frequently cites rising costs of cattle feed, logistics, and labor as drivers for such adjustments, these price hikes often place additional pressure on household budgets. The association's move reflects ongoing challenges in the agricultural supply chain, where producers and processors attempt to balance profitability against consumer affordability. Residents across Maharashtra are advised to prepare for the updated pricing at local retail outlets and dairy cooperatives beginning this week.