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Karnataka approves Nandini milk price hike to ₹54 per litre

2026-10-31 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

The Karnataka Congress government approved a Nandini milk price hike, from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre.

The government says the move will help farmers and reduce financial pressure. The BJP says it will make living costs higher, and the report says the five guarantees may cost ₹51,000 crore this year.

What the reporting says

The Karnataka Congress government approved a Nandini milk price increase from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre, while saying the move will support farmers’ income and ease financial pressure. The publisher summary says the opposition BJP warned it would raise the cost of living for citizens. It also says the state’s five guarantees are estimated to cost ₹51,000 crore this year, but the reporting does not show the longer-term budget impact.

Why it matters

Karnataka’s Congress government approved a rise in Nandini milk prices from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre. The summary says officials link the increase to farmer income and financial stress, while the BJP says it will add to household costs. The same report says the government’s five guarantees are estimated to cost ₹51,000 crore this year. It does not state when the higher milk price takes effect.

Touches: Inflation, Government

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