Consumers across Karnataka will pay more for milk and curd from November 1, following a revision in the selling prices of Nandini dairy products by the Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (KMF) and its affiliated milk unions.
The base milk price has increased by ₹8 per litre, while the actual increase across different milk variants ranges from ₹8 to ₹12 per litre, depending on fat content. Curd prices have also been revised, with the price of one litre increasing by ₹14.
Milk Prices Revised Across Product Categories
According to the revised rates reported by The New Indian Express, the price of Nandini toned milk has increased from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre. Homogenised toned milk will now cost ₹56, compared with ₹47 earlier.
The price of homogenised cow's milk has risen from ₹50 to ₹58 per litre. Special toned milk and Shubham milk have increased from ₹52 to ₹64, while homogenised Shubham milk has gone up from ₹53 to ₹65 per litre.
KMF officials clarified that the price revision varies according to the fat content of milk, rather than representing a uniform increase across every product.
Curd Prices Increase by ₹14 Per Litre
Consumers will also face higher prices for Nandini curd. The price of a 500 ml pack has increased from ₹28 to ₹34, while the one-litre pack has become costlier by ₹14, rising from ₹54 to ₹68.
The curd price revision is being implemented alongside the milk price changes. The revised rates add to the cost of everyday dairy consumption for households and may also affect commercial buyers such as hotels and food-service businesses.
₹7 of the Milk Price Increase to Go to Dairy Farmers
The Karnataka government's decision to raise the base milk price by ₹8 per litre is aimed at improving returns to dairy farmers amid rising production costs and drought-related pressures.
Of the additional ₹8, ₹7 per litre will go directly to milk producers, while ₹1 will be allocated to milk unions to meet operational expenses, including packaging and transportation.
With the procurement price increasing from ₹35 to ₹42 per litre and the existing government incentive of ₹5 continuing, farmers' total realisation is expected to reach ₹47 per litre.
Drought and Rising Input Costs Behind the Revision
KMF and government representatives have cited higher cattle-feed and fodder costs, fuel and packaging expenses, and declining milk procurement as reasons behind the revision.
Daily milk procurement in Karnataka has reportedly declined by around 10 lakh litres amid drought conditions. The state has approximately 26.89 lakh dairy farmer members, with around 8.9 lakh farmers supplying milk to cooperative societies every day, according to figures cited in the report.
KMF's average daily payment to milk producers is around ₹28.60 crore.
Implications for Karnataka's Dairy Sector
The revised prices highlight the challenge of balancing consumer affordability with the economic sustainability of dairy farming. While higher procurement returns are intended to support milk producers, increased retail prices may raise household expenditure and operating costs for businesses that depend heavily on milk and curd.
The impact will be closely watched across Karnataka's cooperative dairy network, particularly as farmers continue to face pressure from fodder availability, input costs and weather-related production challenges.
Source: Read full story here 01 Nov, 2026 Edited and Reported by
#KarnatakaMilkPrice #NandiniMilk #KMF #DairyIndustry #DairyFarmers #MilkPriceHike #IndianDairy #DairyNews7x7 #CurdPrice
Never miss an important dairy update
Follow DairyNews7x7 on Google to get live milk prices, policy alerts, and daily headlines directly in your feed.
