Key Price Reductions
Some of the most popular Mother Dairy products will see significant price cuts:
- Paneer (200 gm): Rs 95 → Rs 92
- Butter (500 gm): Rs 305 → Rs 285
- Cheese Cubes (180 gm): Rs 145 → Rs 135
- Ghee (1 litre carton): Rs 675 → Rs 645
- Ice Creams: Ice Candy Rs 10 → Rs 9; Kesar Pista Kulfi Rs 40 → Rs 30; Strawberry Crush Tub Rs 330 → Rs 300
UHT milk prices will also see a slight reduction, with the one-litre toned tetra pack dropping from Rs 77 to Rs 75. However, regular pouch milk remains unaffected as it has always been GST-exempt.
Safal Products Get Cheaper
Mother Dairy’s Safal brand of processed foods will also benefit from the tax reforms. Popular frozen and packaged items will now be available at lower rates:
- Frozen French Fries (400 gm): Rs 100 → Rs 95
- Aloo Tikki (400 gm): Rs 90 → Rs 85
- Tomato Puree (200 gm): Rs 27 → Rs 25
These reductions ensure that consumers enjoy savings not only on dairy essentials but also on everyday cooking and snacking items.
GST 2.0: Key Reforms Driving Change
The GST 2.0 reforms introduced by the government have lowered or eliminated taxes on several essential food items. Key changes include:
- UHT milk reduced from 5% GST to 0%
- Paneer from 5% to 0%
- Ghee, butter, cheese, milkshakes from 12% to 5%
- Ice creams from 18% to 5%
- Safal frozen foods, jams, pickles, packaged coconut water, tomato puree from 12% to 5%
Everyday pouch milk continues to remain exempt from GST, ensuring stability for millions of Indian households that rely on it as a staple.
Consumer Impact
Industry experts believe this move will boost consumption, provide relief amid rising food costs, and strengthen consumer confidence. With price-sensitive products such as paneer, butter, and ghee now more affordable, demand is expected to rise in urban and rural markets alike.
Mother Dairy’s price cut demonstrates how corporate entities can directly pass on tax benefits to customers, aligning with the government’s vision of consumer-friendly reforms.
