Nandini Curd Price Cut: DK Shivakumar Announces Rs 2 Rollback After Karnataka Milk Price Hike; Check New Rates

Nandini curd prices in Karnataka may see a partial rollback after public anger over the recent milk price hike. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday, November 2, said he had asked the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to reduce the price of Nandini curd, which witnessed a sharp increase from November 1.

According to reports, KMF has agreed to reduce the curd price by Rs 2 per litre after the Deputy CM's intervention. However, the price increase is comparatively small with the sharp increase that was announced earlier this month.

Defending the milk price hike, DK Shivakumar said the decision would benefit approximately 11 lakh dairy farmer families in Karnataka. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the rising operational costs, including transportation, diesel, petrol and plastic packaging, as factors contributing to the increase.

Nandini Curd Price Hike: Check Latest Rates

Nandini curd prices increased about 26% from November 1st. The revised prices of the 500g pouch was Rs. 34 up from Rs. 28 while the 1kg pouch price was increased to Rs. 68 from Rs. 54.

After the latest announcement, the proposed Rs 2 reduction could provide some relief to consumers.

Nandini Milk Price Hike: What Changed From November 1?

The Karnataka Cabinet approved an Rs 8 per litre increase in Nandini milk prices, effective November 1st.
The revised increase was structured to benefit dairy farmers and milk unions Rs 7 per litre was earmarked for dairy farmers and Rs 1 per litre was allocated to milk unions.

Shubham Milk Price Also Increased

Apart from Nandini curd, certain milk varieties also saw a price increase. Shubham milk, sold in the orange packet, reportedly increased from Rs 52 to Rs 64. This represents a price hike of Rs 12, or approximately 23%.

KMF also increased the prices of certain special and toned milk varieties by as much as Rs 12, depending on the product.
The price increases have raised concerns among households that rely on dairy products for their daily consumption.