India, March 1 -- Milk prices will increase by Rs.2 per litre effective March 1, following a decision by members of Maharashtra's dairy industry, said officials.

Gokul, a major brand, has already increased buffalo milk price by Rs.2. Chitale, Amul, Katraj, Mahanand, Urja among other brands will increase the milk prices starting today.

Swapnil Dhamdhere, chairman of Katraj Dairy, said, "Recently, a meeting was held where all private and co-operative milk dairies decided to increase milk prices. The dairies have already increased the price by Rs.4 per litre for farmers."

Ram Khutwal, managing director of Kutwal Foods Pvt Limited, which owns Urja, said, "The recent rise in milk procurement prices will inevitably impact consumers." He note...