# DK Shivakumar defends Nandini milk rate revision, says 'we will reduce prices if PM...'

> Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the state government's increase in the retail price of Nandini milk, saying it was meant to give farmers better returns. He argued that Karnataka farmers were receiving less than those supplying Amul and criticised opposition criticism of the hike.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T09:11:15.756Z
- Category: policy · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101023-dk-shivakumar-defends-nandini-milk-rate-revision-says-we-will-reduce-prices-if
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

A state-mandated milk price increase raises producer incomes in Karnataka and may support herd retention and demand for cattle feed. The effect on national feed prices is limited.

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## Sources

- moneycontrol.com: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/dk-shivakumar-defends-nandini-milk-rate-revision-says-we-will-reduce-prices-if-pm-14080444.html

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