Aavin increases prices of around 25 milk-based products ahead of Deepavali
Aavin, the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, has increased prices for 25 milk-based products, including ghee and curd, ahead of the Deepavali festival. The federation stated the hike is necessary to cover rising procurement costs and support dairy farmers.
Why it matters
Rising costs of essential goods during a major festival period place additional financial strain on consumers, sparking debate over the timing of price adjustments.
Aavin increases prices of around 25 milk-based products ahead of Deepavali left A 200 ml pack of buttermilk now costs ₹2 more. Prices of all 10 varieties of 200 ml milkshake cartons have been increased to ₹35 each. R. RAGU R. RAGU https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ld45bb/article71632751.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_4871_11_10_2021_12_3_2_1_4JA7OCT1.jpg RAGU R CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 11/10/2021 : Aavin's special sweets for Deepavali at Aavin Head Office, Nandanam on Monday. Photo: Ragu R / The Hindu While the price of curd has gone up by ₹10 per kilo, the cost of ghee has been hiked by ₹80 per kilo CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, popularly known as Aavin, has announced an increase in prices of around 25 milk-based products including ghee, buttermilk, curd, khova, and sweets ahead of Deepavali. The revised prices will come into effect on Wednesday (October 28, 2026).
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