Nandini ghee now ₹700/litre: KMF cites global price surge behind steep hike

The latest ghee price jump adds to already-rising household budgets in a city where cost-of-living pressures are mounting.

Published on: Nov 6, 2025, 07:56:08 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Wednesday announced a sharp increase in the price of its flagship ghee product, Nandini ghee, raising the cost by ₹90 per litre, bringing the new retail price to ₹700 per litre.

This move follows earlier relief for consumers after a GST-driven drop, when the price had fallen from around ₹650 per litre to ₹610.

KMF officials said the unprecedented rise in global ghee and dairy inputs, which are squeezing margins for cooperative sellers, compelled the organisation to revise its pricing.

(Also Read: Bengaluru man spends ₹23,000 on car service, one pothole ruins it again: 'I’d rather pay to fix roads')

“Even globally, demand is pushing prices up. Our ghee rates remain among the lowest, and this revision is necessary to align with global market trends and maintain economic viability,” a KMF spokesperson said according to news agency PTI.

The timing of the hike has stirred concern among Bengaluru households that were just beginning to feel relief.

The latest ghee price jump adds to already-rising household budgets in a city where cost-of-living pressures are mounting.

KMF insiders pointed out that dairy cooperatives are under strain: milk procurement, packaging, fuel and packaging costs have all gone up. At the same time, the GST cut earlier this year prompted a brief drop in retail prices, which has now been reversed. Earlier this year, the Karnataka government had allowed Nandini milk (toned and curd) prices to increase by ₹4 per litre or kg in March.

While KMF insists that even at ₹700 the Nandini ghee price remains competitive compared to private brands, critics say the repeated hikes highlight the growing burden on middle-class households in Bengaluru.

(With agency inputs)

(Also Read: Bengaluru joins 33-city global initiative to combat extreme heat, reshape urban design )

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.