Amul cuts dairy prices, ghee to be Rs 40 cheaper

GCMMF, which markets dairy items under Amul brand, on Saturday announced reduction of retail prices of more than 700 product packs, including ghee, butter ice cream, bakery and frozen snacks, as it decided to pass on benefits of the GST rate cut to consumers.

The new price will be effective from September 22. The MRP of butter (100 gm) has been reduced to Rs 58 from Rs 62, ghee rates have been cut by Rs 40 to Rs 610 per litre.

The MRP of Amul processed cheese block (1kg) has been cut by Rs 30 to Rs 545 per kg; while the new MRP of frozen paneer (200 gm) will be Rs 95 from September 22 as against Rs 99 now.

Amul has already communicated changes in prices to its trade partners.