KMF revises consumer prices across milk variants, citing rising input costs and drought-related pressure; milk unions may independently revise curd prices.
BENGALURU: Consumers in Karnataka will pay more for milk from November 1, following a price revision by the Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (KMF). The increase ranges from ₹8 to ₹12 per litre, depending on the milk variant and its fat content.
The decision follows discussions involving the state government, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, dairy farmers, milk unions and KMF officials. The government has said the revision is intended to improve returns to milk producers amid rising cattle feed, fodder, fuel and packaging costs.
Revised prices across milk categories
According to the reported revised rates, the prices of major milk variants will increase as follows:
| Milk variant | Earlier price/litre | Revised price/litre |
|---|---|---|
| Toned milk | ₹46 | ₹54 |
| Homogenised milk | ₹47 | ₹56 |
| Special toned milk | ₹52 | ₹64 |
| Shubham milk | ₹52 | ₹60–64* |
The exact revised price of Shubham milk requires confirmation, as different figures were reported in the available statements.
KMF officials explained that the increase varies according to fat content. Milk with higher fat content attracts a higher price, while procurement rates paid to farmers also differ across geographical areas depending on milk composition and local production conditions.
₹7 of additional ₹8 to go to farmers
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that ₹7 of the additional ₹8 per litre would be transferred to milk producers, while the remaining ₹1 would go to the respective milk union to meet operational expenses.
The revision will increase the reported procurement price from ₹35 to ₹42 per litre. With the existing government incentive of ₹5 per litre, eligible farmers will receive a total of ₹47 per litre.
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According to the Chief Minister, a farmer supplying 10 litres of milk daily could earn an additional ₹2,100 per month following the revision.
He estimated that the price adjustment could generate an additional annual income of approximately ₹1,850 crore to ₹2,100 crore for dairy farmers across Karnataka.
Shivakumar said the government had approved an ₹8 increase against the ₹12 per litre revision sought by milk unions.
KMF cites procurement scale and rising production costs
KMF data cited in the reports indicate that the federation procures approximately 1.05–1.08 crore litres of milk daily.
The state has around 26.89 lakh dairy farmers, while approximately 8.9 lakh farmers reportedly supply milk to cooperative societies. KMF makes average daily payments of around ₹28.60 crore to milk producers.
Officials attributed the price revision to increasing expenditure on cattle feed, fodder, fuel, packaging and other dairy operations. Drought conditions and declining milk procurement were also cited as factors affecting dairy farmers.
Ghee, butter and buttermilk prices may also increase
KMF officials indicated that the prices of value-added dairy products, including ghee, butter and buttermilk, could also rise depending on their fat content and production costs.
The reports also refer to an increase in curd prices. However, the Chief Minister clarified that the state government does not directly determine curd prices and that individual milk unions are free to decide whether to revise their rates.
Government defends revision amid consumer concerns
Defending the decision, Shivakumar said Nandini milk prices would remain lower than those of several leading dairy brands in other states, even after the revision.
He said the price adjustment was intended to ensure fair returns to dairy farmers, particularly small and marginal producers, and to support rural employment.
The Chief Minister noted that approximately 67% of KMF members are small and marginal farmers. He also highlighted the need to strengthen rural livelihoods and discourage migration from villages.
The increase, however, has raised concerns among consumers about the impact on household budgets, particularly during the festive season when expenditure on essential food products is already high.
The revision highlights the continuing challenge faced by cooperative dairy federations: balancing affordable milk prices for consumers with sustainable procurement returns for farmers.
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