{
  "id": 8483094,
  "title": "CM hints at possible milk price hike, as promises meeting soon dairy farmers’ demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cm-hints-at-possible-milk-price-hike-as-promises-meeting-soon-dairy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:00:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/cm-hints-at-possible-milk-price-hike-as-promises-meeting-soon-dairy-farmers-demand/article71484822.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar hinted at a possible increase in milk prices on Saturday, as pressure mounted from dairy farmers amid drought conditions. This could lead to higher milk prices for consumers. The Chief Minister confirmed that the milk price had been raised by ₹9 to ₹10 in Tamil Nadu, a request echoed by milk producers in Karnataka. A meeting with representatives of milk producers' unions was scheduled to take place soon, according to Shivakumar. The Karnataka Milk Producers' Association had submitted a memorandum and met with KMF officials to seek an immediate ₹8 per litre hike in milk prices. The Chief Minister acknowledged the challenges faced by milk producers due to rising fodder costs, and noted that neighbouring states were offering higher prices, leading to losses for Karnataka's cooperative societies. Shivamogga DCC Bank chairperson R.M. Manjunath Gowda had previously urged the Chief Minister to increase milk prices, emphasizing that people would pay ₹50 for a litre of water, but raised objections to increasing milk prices. Milk producers have also planned a protest on the issue for the following week.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar hints at potential milk price hike",
    "Meeting scheduled with dairy farmers' union representatives",
    "Karnataka Milk Producers Association seeks ₹8 per litre increase"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}