Karnataka milk unions reduce Nandini curd prices following public outcry

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has decided to reduce the price of Nandini curd by Rs 2 per litre following public backlash over recent price hikes. The new rate will bring the price of one litre of curd down from Rs 68 to Rs 66, with the reduction taking effect immediately.

The decision follows directions from Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to mitigate the financial burden on consumers. While the government recently increased the milk purchase price for farmers by Rs 7 per litre and the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) by Rs 8 per litre to support approximately 11 lakh dairy farming families, the subsequent sharp rise in curd prices—which jumped by Rs 14 per litre—sparked significant anger among the public and the hospitality sector.

In Mysuru, the Hotel Owners Association has urged the state government to roll back the Rs 8 per litre milk price hike, warning of the impact on the industry. While major hotels in Mysuru are delaying food price revisions until December, small vendors may adjust prices independently. The recent price volatility comes amid other rising costs for businesses, including cooking gas, sugar, and electricity.