भाषा:

Nandini milk and curd became costlier in Karnataka from 1 November 2026. The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (KMF) and its milk unions raised the base milk price by ₹8 per litre. Of this, ₹7 goes to dairy farmers, so the procurement price rises from ₹35 to ₹42 per litre. With the existing ₹5 per litre government incentive, a farmer now realises about ₹47 per litre. The report appeared on 1 November 2026, citing The New Indian Express.

Key facts

ItemDetail
Effective date1 November 2026
Base milk price increase₹8 per litre (actual rise ₹8 to ₹12 depending on fat content)
Toned milk₹46 to ₹54 per litre
Homogenised toned milk₹47 to ₹56 per litre
Homogenised cow’s milk₹50 to ₹58 per litre
Special toned and Shubham milk₹52 to ₹64 per litre
Homogenised Shubham milk₹53 to ₹65 per litre
Curd500 ml ₹28 to ₹34; 1 litre ₹54 to ₹68
Share to farmers₹7 of the ₹8; the other ₹1 goes to milk unions
Farmer procurement price₹35 to ₹42 per litre; about ₹47 with the ₹5 incentive
Fall in daily procurementAbout 10 lakh litres

Why the price was raised

The report gives three reasons: dearer cattle feed and fodder, higher fuel and packaging costs, and falling milk procurement linked to drought. KMF’s daily procurement has reportedly dropped by about 10 lakh litres. When milk is short and feed is expensive, a dairy has to pay farmers more to keep the milk coming in.

The ₹1 per litre kept by the unions is meant for running costs such as packaging and transport. The report also says the state has about 26.89 lakh dairy farmer members, and about 8.9 lakh farmers supply milk to cooperative societies each day. KMF’s average daily payment to producers is about ₹28.60 crore.

How this differs from the earlier report

An earlier October report on this hike had said the farmer share would be ₹6 per litre. The latest report says ₹7 per litre, with the procurement price at ₹42. Use the latest figures, and confirm the rate on your own society’s slip, because the final rate can differ by fat and SNF.

What it means for dairy farmers

For a Karnataka farmer, ₹7 more per litre is a real gain. A farmer delivering 20 litres a day would receive ₹140 more each day at the base rate, if the full amount reaches the milk slip. That is a simple illustration, not a promise, because payment depends on fat and SNF testing. At the same time, drought is making green and dry fodder expensive, so part of the gain will be spent on feed.

Farmers in nearby states will also compare their own rates. A higher Karnataka price can pull milk across borders towards better bidders, which can raise procurement competition elsewhere. For buyers such as tea shops and hotels, costs go up too, and some consumers may buy less.

What farmers should do now

  • Check your milk slip from 1 November. Compare the new rate with the old one and ask your society secretary if the ₹7 share is not reflected.
  • Track fat and SNF daily. The rate follows quality. Even a small rise in fat and SNF adds to income.
  • Plan your feed budget. Fodder is dear in drought. Write down daily green fodder, dry fodder and concentrate cost per litre of milk.
  • Do not cut the mineral and ration balance to save money. Poor nutrition lowers milk, fat and fertility, which costs more than it saves.
  • Keep animals healthy and clean. High-priced milk should not be lost to mastitis or heat stress.
  • Keep a simple record. Daily litres, payment date and feed cost help you see the real margin.
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Frequently asked questions

How much more will Karnataka dairy farmers get?

According to the report, ₹7 of the ₹8 increase goes to farmers. The procurement price rises from ₹35 to ₹42 per litre, and about ₹47 with the ₹5 government incentive.

What is the new price of toned milk?

Nandini toned milk goes from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre. Other variants rise by ₹8 to ₹12 depending on fat content.

Why did the price go up?

The report cites higher feed, fodder, fuel and packaging costs, and a fall in procurement linked to drought.

Source: Dairy News 7×7, citing The New Indian Express, 1 Nov 2026. Written by the IMN Pyrophos team in our own words.

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