Bengaluru's Big Dairy Discount: Nandini Ghee, Butter, Paneer, Cheese To Cost Less From Sept 22; Check New Rate

Karnataka's iconic dairy brand, Nandini, will reportedly slash rates of most of its dairy products including ghee, butter, paneer, cheese, etc. The flagship dairy brand of Karnataka Milk Federation has a strong presence in the state capital, ie Bengaluru.

Karnataka Milk Federation has announced that the price of most of Nandini dairy products price will be reduced from September 22, reported Deccan Herald. The development has come in line with the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates announced by the government few days ago. The next gen GST reforms will come into effect from September 22.

Nandini Dairy Products New Rates

According to the Deccan Herald news report, one litre of Nandini Ghee will cost around Rs 610, earlier it used to cost around Rs 650. Unsalted butter, sold by Nandini, will cost around Rs 286 (per 500 gram. Earlier it used to cost around Rs 305 per 500 gram.
1 kg paneer by Nandini dairy will cost around Rs 408, whereas earlier it used to cost around 425. Likewise, the price of packaged drinking water will decline to Rs 18 (per Litre) from Rs 20 per litre.

1 kilogram of Mozzarella cheese will cost around Rs 450, earlier it used to cost around Rs 480. The price of 200 grams of Badam powder will cost around Rs107, earlier it used to cost around Rs 120.

GST Rate Cut

To give a major consumption boost, the central government had earlier announced reduction in GST rates in nearly all the products. From automobiles, to gadgets to grocery items, GST rates has been reduced across the categories. The new GST rates will come into effect on September 22.

The central government has announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on several products, leading to a decrease in prices for items like Nandini ghee, butter, and paneer starting September 22. This move is expected to make these daily essentials more affordable for consumers.

The GST on ghee, butter, cheese, and crunchy snacks has been lowered from 12% to 5%, reported DH citing a KMF press release. Additionally, cookies, chocolates, ice creams, instant mixes, and packaged drinking water have seen their GST reduced from 18% to just 5%. This significant tax cut aims to benefit consumers by lowering retail prices.

A variety of other products such as ice creams, cookies, cakes, and muffins are also anticipated to see price reductions due to the GST cut. These changes reflect an effort by authorities to ease financial burdens on households by making everyday items more affordable.

Previously taxed at 5%, Paneer and Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk products will now be exempt from GST altogether. This exemption further contributes to reducing costs for consumers who rely on these dairy products regularly.

This initiative by the central government is part of broader measures aimed at providing economic relief through tax adjustments. By reducing GST rates on essential goods, authorities hope to stimulate consumer spending while easing inflationary pressures on household budgets.