NANDINI PRICE HIKE
Milk & money: What’s making India’s daily dose of doodh more expensive?
Amul and Mother Dairy have recently raised milk prices by Rs 2-4 per litre to address higher production costs. Karnataka's Nandini also increased prices in early November to enhance farmer earnings. Rising expenditures for fodder, cattle feed, and operational costs have pressured dairy companies. Although India remains the largest milk producer, growth rates have slowed, affecting supply dynamics.
Amul milk, Cigarettes, Surf Excel: From dairy to detergent, check what has become costlier and how much more you will pay after price hikes
Milk, ghee, butter, curd, detergents, soap and cigarettes have become costlier following a series of price revisions in the last two months. Amul, Mother Dairy and Nandini have raised dairy prices, while HUL has revised rates of Surf Excel, Rin and Wheel products. ITC has increased Gold Flake Premium prices, and commercial LPG rates have risen for two consecutive months. Here is a product-wise breakdown of the old and new prices, the amount of each increase and when the revisions took effect.
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Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocket
Milk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy prices have seen significant increases, with major brands raising their rates amid high demand. Additionally, dry fruit prices have surged, reaching record highs over the past year. Corporate gifting has also become more expensive, forcing companies to reduce their gift quantities or opt for smaller packages.
Nandini ghee, butter, paneer prices revised in Bengaluru; check new rates
Bengaluru Milk Union has announced new retail prices for Nandini ghee, butter, paneer, and Trupti milk. The revised prices will take effect starting on November 4, indicating a recent decision. Nandini ghee's pricing varies significantly based on the packaging, including a notable increase for certain sizes. In addition, the cost of butter and paneer has also been updated in this revision.
Karnataka bus fare hike: BMTC, KSRTC, airport bus passengers to pay more from tonight, check revised fares
Karnataka has increased fares across its four state-run transport corporations, with BMTC passengers in Bengaluru facing hikes of up to Rs 10 and KSRTC fares rising by up to Rs 9. The revised rates take effect from Wednesday midnight, November 4, amid rising diesel costs. The move comes days after Nandini milk and curd prices were also increased.
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Karnataka milk price hike: Nandini rates revised from today, check new prices of milk and curd
Karnataka has introduced new pricing for Nandini milk and curd, causing a rise in expenses for consumers. The increase spans from Rs 8 to Rs 12 per litre across different milk varieties. This decision will be advantageous for an estimated 26.89 lakh dairy farmers, as the state has raised the procurement price for them. These developments follow conversations between the state government, milk unions, and farmers.
Karnataka govt's five promises come at a price
Karnataka's Congress government has approved an increase in Nandini milk prices, raising it from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre. The government claims this hike will enhance farmers' income and address financial pressures. However, the Opposition BJP argues that this will add to the cost of living for citizens. The government's five guarantees are estimated to cost ₹51,000 crore this year, creating further financial strain.
Milk price hike to protect dairy farmers from mounting financial losses: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a Rs 8 increase in milk prices to support dairy farmers. He emphasized the need for higher prices due to rising costs in transportation and packaging. Farmers have been advocating for a price hike for several years, and the Cabinet's decision follows this demand. Comparatively, the milk prices in Karnataka remain lower than in neighboring states.
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Nandini milk price hike: Karnataka clears Rs 8 per litre hike, blue-packet toned milk may cost Rs 54; EC nod awaited
Nandini milk prices: The prices of Nandini Milk are expected to rise by Rs 8 per litre, pending Election Commission clearance. This hike will mark the fifth increase since November 2022 and aims to support milk producers facing challenges. The government plans to implement the new prices by November 1, contingent on approval. Of the increase, Rs 6 will benefit milk producers while Rs 2 will go to milk unions.
'There should be a re-verification': CM DK Shivakumar demands arrest, dismissal of CEC amid SIR row
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has demanded the immediate arrest and dismissal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The call comes amidst ongoing protests by the Karnataka Congress over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Congress leaders have questioned the credibility of the Election Commission and requested action to protect democratic rights. Demonstrations have been held in several states as criticisms escalate regarding the handling of the electoral processes.
Nandini butter and ghee prices hiked
Bengaluru Cooperative Milk Union has increased prices for Nandini ghee and butter. New rates for various pack sizes will take effect from Friday. Retailers suggest a modest hike for ghee and a steeper rise for butter. A one-litre ghee sachet will now cost Rs 715. Butter prices also saw adjustments across different pack sizes.
Nandini ghee price up by Rs 90 per litre, now sells at Rs 700
Nandini ghee will now cost Rs 700 per litre. The Karnataka Milk Federation announced a Rs 90 per litre price increase. This decision stems from rising international market costs. KMF officials stated that global demand is pushing prices up. Their ghee rates remain among the lowest. This revision aligns with global market trends and ensures economic viability.
Bengaluru coffee prices to jump 15% after crop losses in Brazil and Vietnam; Recovery could take up to eight years, warn experts
Bengaluru will face a filter coffee price hike of 10-15% next month due to rising global coffee bean prices. Costs for Arabica coffee powder and milk are also increasing, causing restaurant owners to adjust prices. The surge is driven by crop losses in Brazil and Vietnam. Karnataka remains the largest coffee producer in India.
Karnataka: Milk price increase will hurt malnourished women & children, BJP leader Suresh Kumar warns Govt
Senior BJP leader S Suresh Kumar has appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rescind the increase in milk prices, arguing that milk is the primary protein source for millions of malnourished women and children from economically weaker sections. He emphasized that price hikes in milk diminish the purchasing power of these low-income families, effectively denying them an essential nutrient.
Milk prices not hiked as additional cost is for additional quantity of milk: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday defended the Rs two hike in 'Nandini' milk prices, which now come with an additional 50 ml of milk in half-litre and one-litre packets. This adjustment has been made to support farmers in light of increased milk procurement. He emphasized that milk prices have not actually been raised.
Milk prices to go up in Karnataka from Wednesday, week after fuel price hike; liquor next in line
The prices of other KMF products such as curd and milk-related items will remain unchanged, said Federation chairman Bhima Naik. Chalking the hike up to the growing cost of milk storage, he said, “As it is the current harvest season, the storage of milk in all district milk unions is increasing every day and the current storage is close to one crore litres.” The price, he added, was still less, compared to the neighbouring states.
Milk prices hiked in Karnataka by Rs 2, consumers to get additional 50 ml in new packets
Karnataka Milk Federation announced the increase in Nandini milk prices by Rs 2 per packet and will offer 50 ml extra milk. 500 ml packets will be replaced by 550 ml and 1000 ml by 1050 ml. Toned milk prices rise from Rs 22 to Rs 24 (550 ml) and Rs 42 to Rs 44 (1050 ml). Shubham milk prices increase from Rs 23 to Rs 25 (550 ml) and Rs 48 to Rs 50 (1050 ml). Price hike affects all Nandini milk packets due to storage challenges.
Spat over ghee for Tirupati 'laddus' spills out of Karnataka
A day after Tirumala Temple Devasthanams (TTD) officials said that Tirupati laddus had used Nandini ghee only for a year in the past two decades, Karnataka Milk Federation said they had never made any claim about how long they have been supplying ghee to the famous temple.
Tirupati Balaji temple administration clarifies over ghee procurement for laddus
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which oversees the Tirumala Venkateswara temple, has clarified that suppliers of its laddu prasad ghee had to pass both quality and cost tests before being awarded a contract. The clarification came as a political row erupted in Karnataka over the supply of Nandini brand milk by Karnataka Milk Federation.
Nandini milk price to rise by Rs 3 per litre from Aug 1: Karnataka Cabinet
The Karnataka cabinet has announced a Rs 3 per litre rise in the price of Nandini milk from 1 August, citing the needs of milk producers, and falling short against an increasing average national rate. Currently, the lowest-priced milk sold in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated that the hike would enable the government "to give money to the farmers", and bring the price in Karnataka up to a standard closer to that found in other states.
"We want to help farmers": Karnataka Dy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar on milk price hike in state
Notably, ahead of the state assembly elections, Karnataka was in the throes of an Amul vs Nandini row, with the Opposition -- Congress and pro-Kannada groups lashing out at the BJP government for allowing Amul to sell fresh milk and curd in Bengaluru, alleging that it would hurt the business of the local brand Nandini.
Bengaluru hoteliers to hike rates from August, seek commodity price control measures from government
Bengaluru's eateries are reportedly set to raise their prices by 10% starting August due to increasing fuel, gas and milk costs. The Bruhat Bangalore Hotel Association is set to meet Central and state ministers to discuss ways of addressing commodity prices. The hike is being attributed to the increase in prices of commodities such as cooking gas, coffee powder, butter, ghee milk, vegetables and pulses along with rising workers’ salaries.
Karnataka likely to hike milk prices by Rs 3 per litre, subject to cabinet nod
"To address the rise in production cost of milk and to help the producers, there is a proposal to increase the price of milk. At the next cabinet meeting a decision will be taken regarding its implementation from August 1," Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna said after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Neither farmers, nor consumers happy with loss-making Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
KMF is unable to market or cope with the huge amount of milk it receives daily; it diverts it to milk powder and milk products, which result in losses of Rs 5-7/litre.
KMF proposes to raise milk prices, government puts it on hold
Nandini Milk, which enjoys near monopoly status in Karnataka with nearly 65% market share, is considering the proposal to raise milk prices.
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