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Nandini Milk Price Hike by ₹10? How much for farmers, how much for the federation? DK Suresh provides information

News18•26-09-2026, 13:04

•Demand for a Nandini milk price hike is growing louder in the state.
•Milk-producing farmers are in distress and have been urging the government for 5-6 months.
•North Indian states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra increased milk prices 4 months ago, but Karnataka has not.
•A request has been made for a ₹10 price hike, with ₹7 for farmers and ₹3 for the federation.
•Currently, Nandini milk costs ₹46 per liter, and a ₹10 increase has been requested from the Chief Minister.

Milk producers and federations have requested a price hike of 10 rupees per liter for Nandini milk.

Out of the requested 10-rupee price increase, the demand is for 7 rupees to go directly to the farmers and 3 rupees to reach the federation.

Currently, the price of Nandini milk stands at 46 rupees per liter.