Karnataka’s 16 cooperative milk unions recorded sharply different financial results between April and July 2026, even as the unions continue to seek an increase in Nandini milk prices.
According to data reported by The New Indian Express, 11 of the 16 milk unions recorded a combined profit of about ₹39.95 crore, while the remaining five reported losses. Chikkaballapur recorded the highest loss at ₹11.88 crore, followed by Kolar at ₹5.48 crore.
Bengaluru Milk Union (BAMUL) reported the highest profit at ₹15.73 crore, followed by Hassan with ₹11.72 crore, Mandya with ₹10.69 crore and Shivamogga with ₹9.22 crore. Mysuru, Tumakuru, Dakshina Kannada, Chamarajanagar, Dharwad and Belagavi also remained profitable during the period.
The five loss-making unions were Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Vijayapura-Bagalkot, Raichur-Ballari-Koppal, Haveri and Kalaburagi. Their reported losses ranged from ₹11.88 crore in Chikkaballapur to ₹0.30 crore in Kalaburagi.
The financial data comes amid a continuing demand from milk unions and producer representatives for higher Nandini prices. The unions have sought a ₹12-per-litre increase, with ₹2 of the proposed increase intended to be allocated directly to milk producer societies. Earlier demands had called for an ₹8–10 per litre increase.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the final decision would be taken after discussion in the State Cabinet. The government is also examining milk prices in neighbouring states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, before deciding on the proposal.
The unions have cited rising expenditure on cattle feed, fodder, medicines, fuel, electricity, raw materials and milk processing as factors increasing procurement and processing costs. Drought conditions have also affected fodder availability and added pressure on dairy farmers.
Karnataka’s 16 milk unions currently procure around 1.04 crore litres of milk per day and sell approximately 62.48 lakh litres of milk and curd daily. More than 25 lakh milk producers supply milk through over 15,000 producer societies across the state.
A senior KMF official noted that any price revision would need to balance the interests of farmers, milk unions and consumers. The official said farmers currently receive ₹35 per litre along with a ₹5 state subsidy, while some private companies are reportedly procuring milk at ₹8–10 per litre more in parts of North Karnataka.
The latest financial figures therefore highlight differing economic conditions among Karnataka’s cooperative milk unions, while the proposed Nandini price revision remains subject to the state government’s decision.
Source: Dairynews7x7 29 Sep, 2026 Read full story here
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