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Karnataka Cabinet Mulls ₹12‑per‑Litre Hike in Nandini Milk Prices
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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The state cabinet is reviewing a proposal to raise the price of Nandini milk by ₹12 per litre, citing rising input costs.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet convened to discuss a possible increase of ₹12 per litre in the retail price of Nandini milk, the flagship product of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). Officials said the move is aimed at offsetting higher procurement and processing costs that have risen sharply over the past year.
KMF, which supplies milk to millions of households across the state, has faced mounting pressure from dairy farmers and input suppliers. The proposed hike would be the first adjustment in several years and is expected to be implemented after cabinet approval and a brief public notice period.
Consumer groups have expressed concern that the price rise could affect low‑income families, while the government argues that maintaining the financial health of the dairy sector is essential for long‑term supply stability. The cabinet is slated to take a final decision in the coming weeks.
If approved, the new price would apply to the standard litre of Nandini milk sold through KMF’s network of retail outlets and milk parlours throughout Karnataka.
KMF, which supplies milk to millions of households across the state, has faced mounting pressure from dairy farmers and input suppliers. The proposed hike would be the first adjustment in several years and is expected to be implemented after cabinet approval and a brief public notice period.
Consumer groups have expressed concern that the price rise could affect low‑income families, while the government argues that maintaining the financial health of the dairy sector is essential for long‑term supply stability. The cabinet is slated to take a final decision in the coming weeks.
If approved, the new price would apply to the standard litre of Nandini milk sold through KMF’s network of retail outlets and milk parlours throughout Karnataka.