Nandini Milk Price Hike Alert: Karnataka Raises Milk Prices by Rs. 8/Litre From November; Check New Rates

Nandini Milk Price Hike: The Karnataka government has announced an Rs. 8 per litre hike in Nandini milk prices, effective from the 1st of next month i.e November 1st. The decision was taken following a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, October 29 and the revised rates will increase the price of toned milk from Rs. 46 to Rs. 54 per litre. The government said Rs. 7 of the increase will go directly to milk-producing farmers, while Re 1 will go to dairy cooperatives under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF).

The procurement price paid to farmers will rise from Rs. 35 to Rs. 42 per litre, providing additional income to milk producers.
Consumers should note that the revised price of Rs.54 per litre applies to toned milk, and a complete price list for other Nandini milk variants has not yet been published.

Why Has the Karnataka Government Increased Nandini Milk Prices?

The latest Nandini milk price hike has been undertaken to address the demands from dairy farmers who asked for an increase in the procurement price paid for milk supplied to cooperatives.

Milk producers had reportedly sought an increase of at least Rs.10 per litre. However, the Karnataka government settled on an Rs. 8 per litre hike after considering the financial requirements of farmers and the additional burden on consumers.

The government had also delayed the decision while the Model Code of Conduct was in force for the Legislative Council elections.

The revised procurement rate is intended to provide farmers with greater financial support, while the additional Re 1 allocated to dairy cooperatives will help support their operations.

Nandini Milk Price Hike: How Much Will Consumers Pay?

The increase in milk prices will directly affect consumers who purchase Nandini toned milk regularly.

Under the revised pricing, a one-litre packet of toned milk will cost Rs. 54 instead of Rs. 46. This is about an increase of Rs. 8 per litre, or approximately 17.4%.

For households that consume two litres of Nandini milk daily, the price hike could add approximately Rs. 480 to their monthly expenses. Families with higher daily consumption will face a larger increase in their milk bills.

Nandini Milk Price Hike History: Five Revisions Since November 2022

The November 2026 price revision is the fifth Nandini milk price increase since November 2022, based on the series of revisions outlined by the state government.

The earlier increases were announced in November 2022 where milk prices rose by Rs.3 per litre, another Rs. 3 in July 2023, Rs. 2/l in June 2024 and Rs. 4/L in March 2025. Which comes to a cumulative increase of Rs. 20 per litre.

Will Nandini Curd, Butter and Ghee Prices Also Increase?

Apart from the Nandini milk price hike, reports indicate that other dairy products, including curd, butter and ghee, may also become more expensive.

However, the revised prices for these products and individual Nandini milk variants have not yet been officially declared yet.