If you live in Karnataka and start your morning with a glass of milk, a bowl of curd or a cup of filter coffee, your daily grocery bill is about to get a little heavier. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has increased the prices of milk and curd from November 1, with milk becoming costlier by ₹8 per litre and curd by ₹14 per litre.
How Much More Will You Pay For Nandini Milk And Curd?
Starting November 1, Nandini milk prices have gone up across different varieties, with the increase varying according to fat content. According to The New Indian Express, the price of toned milk, which earlier cost ₹46 per litre, has now increased to ₹54. Homogenised toned milk will cost ₹56 per litre, up from ₹47, while special toned milk and Shubham milk have become costlier, rising from ₹52 to ₹64 per litre.
Curd prices have also seen a significant revision. A 500 ml packet, which earlier cost ₹28, will now be available for ₹34. Meanwhile, the price of one litre of curd has increased from ₹54 to ₹68.
The hike does not stop at milk and curd. According to KMF officials, the prices of other dairy products, including ghee, butter and buttermilk, are also expected to increase depending on their fat content.
The Karnataka government has said that the decision was taken to support dairy farmers and ensure they receive better returns for their produce. Of the ₹8 increase in milk prices, ₹7 per litre will go directly to farmers, while the remaining ₹1 will go to milk unions to meet operational expenses.
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Will Your Restaurant Bills Also Get Costlier?
While households will feel the immediate impact of the revised dairy prices, the increase could soon be felt outside grocery stores too. Think about your everyday cup of filter coffee, chai, milkshakes, desserts and breakfast dishes. Milk is an important ingredient in several of these, and eateries may find it difficult to absorb the additional cost.
According to NDTV, the Bengaluru Hotels Association has raised concerns over the steep increase, warning that it could make price revisions unavoidable. The association has indicated that the hike could affect the prices of tea, coffee, snacks and other food and beverages prepared using milk.
However, this does not mean that every restaurant or cafe will increase its prices immediately. Individual establishments will decide whether to revise their menus depending on their milk consumption, operating expenses and profit margins.
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So, while your morning coffee at home is already costing more, your next visit to a neighbourhood cafe or breakfast joint could also come with a slightly bigger bill.
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FAQs
How much has Nandini milk become costlier in Karnataka?
Nandini milk prices have increased by ₹8 per litre in Karnataka.
Why have milk and curd prices increased in Karnataka?
The price revision is aimed at supporting dairy farmers amid rising cattle feed, fodder, transportation and other operational costs.
Will other Nandini dairy products also become expensive?
Other dairy products, including ghee, butter and buttermilk, may also see price revisions.
