GENERAL22 Sept 2026
Milk prices may stay elevated during upcoming flush season: Experts
Milk prices may stay high during the October to February flush season. Uneven rains, cattle feed costs up 15 to 20 per cent, and strong festive demand have squeezed milk supplies. A crackdown on analogue paneer could push prices higher this festive season. If you run a dairy, sweet shop, cafe or bakery, plan your milk buying costs now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Milk prices may remain elevated during the October to February flush season, according to experts.
- Uneven rains and a 15-20 per cent rise in cattle feed costs have squeezed milk supplies.
- Festive demand and a crackdown on analogue paneer could push milk prices higher this festive season.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends on milk, review your current buying costs and work a small buffer into your pricing or menu planning for the coming months, rather than assuming rates will fall.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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