NANDINI MILK PRICE
Nandini hits new milestone with 10 mn litres of milk procurement daily
Karnataka achieves record daily milk procurement of 10 million litres, prompting increased subsidy burden. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlights growth in dairy sector under Nandini brand, despite opposition claims of milk price hikes.
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.
Handing over Mahanand to NDDB would pave way for Amul, says ABKS
"The decision to hand over Mahanand to NDDB is against the interest of the state's farmers. It will only help Amul expand in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government should have saved Mahanand to help farmers get better realisation for their milk," said Ajit Nawale, leader of the Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sangh.
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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.
Siddaramaiah seeks to end Tirupati Laddu row, says KMF stopped ghee supply during BJP reign
The TTD Trust, which manages the temple administration, took the decision to end the contract as far back as 18 months ago. The TTD Trust has, for long, been using the Nandini ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirupathi Laddus, the temple sells to devotees as prasadam.
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.
Amul vs Aavin: Barely months after Karnataka dairy row, Amul finds itself in Tamil Nadu firefight
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has written to the Home Minister, expressing his concern that Amul, the Gujarat-based dairy giant, should not expand its milk procurement operations in Tamil Nadu. The state fears that its regional cooperative Aavin will lose its monopoly in milk procurement to Amul by using its multi-state cooperative license. According to reports, Amul has already set up a processing plant and collection centers in various districts of Tamil Nadu and is setting up another milk plant in Sri City.
Rahul Gandhi announces Rs 2 hike in milk subsidy if Congress voted
Rahul Gandhi, AICC leader, has promised to increase the milk subsidy from Rs 5 to Rs 7 per litre if the Congress party wins the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections. The government offers subsidies to milk suppliers for delivering their products to Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Union (KMF), which owns the Nandini brand. Amul's entry into the Bengaluru market has stirred the opposition party, and Congress leader Siddaramaih claims it is a BJP ploy to subsume Nandini into Amul.
Amul-Nandini was made emotional issue due to polls, Amul entered Karnataka during Cong regime: Nirmala Sitharaman
"In India's scheme of things, every state has its own milk cooperative. Karnataka's Nandini - whoever doesn't recognise it? Even now as I've come, I had Nandini milk, curd, peda... Of course in Delhi I'll buy Amul. I represent Karnataka (but) in Delhi, if Nandini isn't available, I'm mentally not a sanyasi to say I won't drink milk if Nandini isn't available. I still buy Amul. That's not being against Karnataka," Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Dairy stocks sizzle as temperatures soar. Time to milk gains?
Dairy stocks have surged due to concerns over milk shortages during soaring summer temperatures as peak demand kicks in. Heritage Foods shares have risen 23% while Parag Milk has gained 10% on expectations of further price hikes, which would increase their margins.
Rahul Gandhi says Nandini is best, Tejasvi Surya asks if he could get it an entry into Kerala market!
The Congress and JDS have been attacking the ruling party saying it had conspired to merge Nandini with Amul and destroy the state's local brand.Surya's taunt to Gandhi was an attempt to counter the Congress campaign on Amul which had caught the BJP on the defensive. Gandhi until recently represented Kerala's Wayanad constituency in Lok Sabha.
Nandini vs Milma: Kerala Milk Federation asks Karnataka to practice what it's expecting of Amul
The KCMMF, ironically, is asking the KMF to practice what Karnataka's political parties are expecting of Amul which has announced its milk and curd would be available in Bengaluru.
Amid Amul controversy, Kerala milk major flags aggressive marketing practices of other states
The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known as Milma, has criticised state milk marketing federations that aim to sell their products outside their respective domains. The remarks came after Amul announced in an ad last week that it would sell its products online in Bengaluru, stoking fears that the milk major would take over Karmataka's own milk brand Nandini.
Amul-Nandini controversy: Much ado about nothing
After a breathless campaign against Amul raged on for a week on social media, a closer look at the issue reveals almost nothing is as it has been made out to be.
Amul vs Nandini controversy in Karnataka: All you need to know
The Amul vs Nandini battle has become a point of contention in poll-bound Karnataka, with the opposition claiming that the BJP ruling party seeks to merge Nandini with Amul, causing fears for the local economy and emotional connections that the people of the region have with Nandini. Amul's milk and curd already sell in the state, as do several other dairy brands. However, opposition parties claimed that allowing Amul to sell milk and curd could potentially create a scarcity of Nandini products and force people to switch to Amul.
Nandini will beat Amul in Bengaluru with lower price, says minister
ST Somashekar spoke to the media after the political storm caused by Amul’s recent tweet that it would bring a wave of freshness to Bengaluru with its milk and curd showed no signs of ebbing in the poll bound state. Karnataka is headed for assembly polls on May 10.
Amul entry into organic foods to aid farmers & consumers; help govt save on fertiliser subsidies: RS Sodhi
“I see stability in the dairy prices and the market. There may be a small increase but the situation is tight in dairy supply because demand is much more than what the organised sector is able to meet. The pre Covid level was much higher than the pre Covid level. It is good for the long term of the dairy industry and for farmers as well as consumers like you.”
Karnataka to stop milk supply to Andhra Pradesh as dues mount to Rs 130 cr
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has expressed its inability to supply milk to Anganwadis in Andhra Pradesh unless the latter immediately cleared the Rs 130 crore payment due and also increased the price by Rs 5 a litre.
Karnataka's milk brand Nandini launches its cheese in Maharashtra
The company claimed that it now has a daily supply of about 2.5 lakh liters in the state and is targeting to get a 20% market share of cheese of this institutional segment in the state.
Amul, Nandini's bid to operate Delhi Milk Scheme lower than reserve price
The government received only two offers from Amul and Nandini, the official said, but did not divulge the bid value.
States keep a lid on milk prices during election season
Milk production may be 2% lower this summer compared to last year and various states have started giving a bonus of Rs 2-5 a litre to the farmers to ensure steady supply.
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