Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Karnataka CM Seeks Data Amid Nandini Milk Price Hike Demand
Milk unions in Karnataka want Nandini milk to cost more.
They asked for an increase of ₹8 to ₹10 per litre.
They say producing milk has become more expensive.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has asked how milk is priced in other states.
He also wants information about production costs over the last 10 years.
The chief minister requested sales figures from milk unions and private suppliers.
This information may help officials study the price request.
No final decision on the increase was stated.
Karnataka milk unions have requested an ₹8–₹10 per litre increase for Nandini milk.
The unions say the increase is needed to address gaps in production costs.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar sought milk-pricing details from other states.
He also requested data on milk-production costs over the past 10 years.
The review will include sales by milk unions and private milk suppliers.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Karnataka State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Milk Unions are involved.
- What
- Milk unions have requested an ₹8–₹10 per litre increase in Nandini milk prices, while the chief minister seeks pricing and cost data.
- When
- The development followed a meeting between Shivakumar and representatives of the milk federation; no date was stated.
- Where
- Karnataka, with comparisons requested from other states.
- Why
- The unions want to bridge gaps between milk-production costs and current prices.
- Product
- Nandini milk
- Requested increase
- ₹8–₹10 per litre
- Requesting organizations
- Karnataka State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Milk Unions
- Chief minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Requested comparison
- Milk pricing in other states
- Historical data requested
- Increase in milk-production costs over the last 10 years
- Sales data requested
- Sales by milk unions and private milk suppliers