Bengaluru Doctor Booked Over Defamatory Social Media Claims on Nandini Dairy
A Bengaluru doctor has been booked for allegedly sharing defamatory social media posts about Nandini dairy products, prompting a police complaint from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on grounds of harming brand reputation and consumer trust. The posts — widely circulated on social platforms — reportedly contained unverified claims about product quality and safety, triggering…
TTD Chairman: KMF Supplied 62% of Ghee, Allegations False
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially dismissed claims of preferential treatment to Indapur Dairy in supplying ghee for prasadam, clarifying that Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) supplied a majority — 62 % of the temple’s total ghee requirement — under routine procurement. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu described allegations directed at Indapur Dairy as “completely false…
KMF Rolls Out New Nutrient-Focused Dairy Range
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has launched a new range of dairy products focused on nutrition, quality and transparency, aiming to meet evolving consumer demand for health-oriented dairy options and clearer product information. The launch underscores a strategic push by one of India’s largest milk cooperatives to innovate while strengthening trust across its supply chain….
Milk subsidy to KMF dairy farmers will be Rs 7 per lit soon
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that his government intends to allocate at least 42 to 43 per cent of the benefits of government schemes to the North Karnataka region, in proportion to its geographical area and population, to address regional backwardness. The Chief Minister made the statement in the House while replying to…
KMF now under RTI: Karnataka panel affirms transparency mandate
The Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) has officially declared the Karnataka Milk Federation (https://www.kmfnandini.coop/ — along with its district-level unions such as Bamul and Komul — as a “state” entity under the RTI Act, making it legally obliged to disclose information sought by citizens. The decision was issued by Information Commissioner Rajashekara S while adjudicating a…
Karnataka mobilises distilleries to rescue maize farmers after price collapse
Karnataka’s government has moved swiftly to counter a sharp maize-price crash that threatened to cripple livelihoods of thousands of farmers across the state. Under direction from Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, the state convened a meeting with distilleries and ethanol manufacturers to push for immediate procurement of maize at the government-declared Minimum Support Price (MSP)…
Karnataka Milk Federation Hikes Ghee Price by Rs 90/Litre
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has announced a price hike of ₹ 90 per litre for its ghee product, raising the retail price to ₹ 700 per litre in key markets. The increase is attributed to rising input costs — particularly for milk solids and packaging — and will take effect from the coming week as…
Nandini Sweets Hits ₹46 Cr, Sets Record in Festive Season
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), through its Nandini sweets line, sold 1,100 metric tonnes of products and achieved a revenue of ₹46 crore during the Dasara–Diwali season—a 38% jump over last year. Last year, KMF had recorded 725-tonne volume and ₹33.48 crore turnover in the same festival period. KMF procures roughly one crore litres of milk…
Dairy Dream: Nandini’s Journey of Rural Revival
The Caravan Magazine sponsored feature titled “Dairy Dream: Nandini’s Journey of Rural Revival”, authored by HM Shankar and published on 27 August 2025, narrates how Nandini, under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has evolved into more than just a dairy brand. Rooted in the legacy of Operation Flood and supported by World Bank initiatives, Nandini…
KMF to Launch Lactose-Free & Buffalo Milk by Sept
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), under its Nandini brand, is set to diversify its product portfolio with the launch of lactose-free milk, buffalo milk, and protein-rich variants. These offerings, currently in trial, are expected to hit the market by the end of September as part of KMF’s strategy to align with evolving consumer preferences. Additionally,…