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B Anbuselvan ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Sipping a cuppa at your favourite hangout/hotel will now become a pricey affair with private milk companies also likely to hike prices. The announcement on the increase in milk prices by private companies is expected in another few days. Of the 1.75 crore litre, about 33 lakh litre is procured by Aavin, while the remaining is procured by private companies. About 80 lakh litre of milk is sold in the commercial market, of which 45 lakh litre is supplied to hotels and commercial establishments, while 35 to 40 lakh litre is sold through retailers. Unless it increases the commission for dealers, private milk market will continue to grow which will have a cascading effect,” he said..