KarnatakaTwo-Axis FAT/SNF Formula₹5/L DBT Subsidy2026 Benchmark

Nandini Milk Fat SNF Rate Chart 2026

Indicative benchmark rates. Actual rates vary by union/region and change — confirm with your dairy.

Cow Milk Standard₹35.50/L
Standard: 3.5% FAT / 8.5% SNF
FAT Step: ±₹0.65 per 0.1% FAT
SNF Step: ±₹0.32 per 0.1% SNF
Buffalo Milk Standard₹53.00/L
Standard: 6% FAT / 9% SNF
FAT Step: ±₹0.75 per 0.1% FAT
SNF Step: ±₹0.35 per 0.1% SNF
State Government DBT Incentive: Ksheera Dhare DBT Incentive Scheme (₹5/L direct to farmer bank)
Farmers receive an additional ₹5.00/L directly into their bank account over and above the cooperative rate.

Nandini 2D Rate Chart Matrix (₹/Litre)

FAT \ SNF8.0%8.2%8.5%8.8%9.0%9.2%9.5%
3.0%₹30.65₹31.29₹32.25₹33.21₹33.85₹34.49₹35.45
3.2%₹31.95₹32.59₹33.55₹34.51₹35.15₹35.79₹36.75
3.5%₹33.90₹34.54₹35.50₹36.46₹37.10₹37.74₹38.70
3.8%₹35.85₹36.49₹37.45₹38.41₹39.05₹39.69₹40.65
4.0%₹37.15₹37.79₹38.75₹39.71₹40.35₹40.99₹41.95
4.2%₹38.45₹39.09₹40.05₹41.01₹41.65₹42.29₹43.25
4.5%₹40.40₹41.04₹42.00₹42.96₹43.60₹44.24₹45.20
4.8%₹42.35₹42.99₹43.95₹44.91₹45.55₹46.19₹47.15
5.0%₹43.65₹44.29₹45.25₹46.21₹46.85₹47.49₹48.45

Calculate Exact Nandini Milk Rate for Your Quantity

Milk & rate inputs

2026 Formulas
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) (Karnataka)
Base rate ₹35.50 + ₹5.00 Govt DBT = effective ₹40.50/L for cow milk.
🎁 Ksheera Dhare DBT Incentive Scheme (₹5/L direct to farmer bank)
Cow 3.5–5.0 · Buffalo 6–8
Typical 8.3–9.5
Default ₹5.50
Default ₹3.00
Auto-calculated 5 ₹/L DBT incentive

Nandini Milk Rates FAQ

What is the standard 2026 milk rate for Nandini cow milk?

For cow milk at standard 3.5% FAT and 8.5% SNF benchmark, Nandini pays approximately ₹35.50 per litre in Karnataka, with an increment/deduction of ₹0.65 per 0.1% FAT and ₹0.32 per 0.1% SNF.

What is the standard 2026 milk rate for Nandini buffalo milk?

For buffalo milk at standard 6% FAT and 9% SNF benchmark, Nandini pays approximately ₹53.00 per litre, with an increment of ₹0.75 per 0.1% FAT and ₹0.35 per 0.1% SNF.

Is there any government subsidy on Nandini milk in Karnataka?

Yes, the state government provides an additional direct bank transfer (DBT) subsidy of ₹5.00/L under Ksheera Dhare DBT Incentive Scheme (₹5/L direct to farmer bank).

How is FAT and SNF calculated for Nandini milk procurement?

Nandini (Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)) uses the Two-Axis pricing formula with separate FAT and SNF steps. Total milk value per litre is calculated by testing FAT via automatic milk tester and SNF via lactometer reading (CLR).

Can I download the 2026 Nandini milk rate chart PDF?

Yes, you can print or download the complete 2D rate chart matrix for Nandini cow and buffalo milk directly using the "Download PDF / Print" button above on this page.