Pro-Kannada outfit stages protest against Amul in Bengaluru
1 year, 9 months ago

Pro-Kannada outfit stages protest against Amul in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Amid a political row over Amul versus Karnataka's Nandini brand, members of a pro-Kannada organisation on Monday staged a demonstration against the Gujarat based dairy cooperative. The ruling BJP in the State and the opposition Congress and the Janata Dal have been engaged in a war of words in recent days after the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation announced its plans to sell Amul milk and curd through quick commerce platforms in Bengaluru. Hitting back at the Congress, the BJP's IT Cell in-charge Amit Malviya said Amul and the KMF are neither merging, nor Amul is entering Karnataka. Nagaraju said Nandini sends 2.5 lakh litres of milk to Mumbai, 1.5 lakh litres to Hyderabad and another batch of milk to Andhra Pradesh every day for supply to school children of those States.

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BJP accuses CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM Shivakumar of sabotaging KMF to help private players
1 month ago

BJP accuses CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM Shivakumar of sabotaging KMF to help private players

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has accused the Congress government of sabotaging Karnataka Milk Federation’s Nandini brand of products. “The same Congress that spun a fake narrative about Amul taking over Nandini has now come to power and is destroying Nandini from within,” the BJP leader said taking to social media. He said that KMF Managing Director MK Jagadish, …

Amul vs Nandini: Don't let politics stoke market sub-nationalism
1 year, 8 months ago

Amul vs Nandini: Don't let politics stoke market sub-nationalism

Live Mint  

Fists have been waved in poll-bound Karnataka, where opposition parties like the Congress and Janata Dal have joined pro-Kannada groups in attacking the state’s Bharatiya Janata Party government for letting Gujarat’s Amul sell milk and other dairy products there. Even allegations of plans to merge Nandini with Amul are being made, fuelling local protests and boycott calls against Amul as …

Nandini vs. Amul | A milk plan gone sour in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Nandini vs. Amul | A milk plan gone sour in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Over the last four months, the Karnataka Milk Federation, one of the successful milk cooperatives of the country, has featured in the political narrative frequently. In December 2022, in Mandya in the Vokkaliga heartland, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah spoke of the need for cooperation between KMF and Amul, the largest milk cooperative, in technology and marketing initiatives …

No Competition With Karnataka's Nandini; to Sell Milk, Curd Online Only in Bengaluru: Amul Chief
1 year, 8 months ago

No Competition With Karnataka's Nandini; to Sell Milk, Curd Online Only in Bengaluru: Amul Chief

News 18  

Caught in the political row over market place battle with popular Karnataka brand Nandini, head of the Gujarat-based cooperative selling Amul brand on Tuesday said it will sell milk and curd only through online channels in Bengaluru and there is no competition with Nandini milk which is much cheaper due to the state government subsidy. According to him, Amul has …

Explained | What is the Amul versus KMF controversy?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | What is the Amul versus KMF controversy?

The Hindu  

The story so far: A week since dairy behemoth Amul announced its foray into the Bengaluru market, the issue between two major milk cooperatives in the country has boiled over into a political slugfest ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Elections, scheduled for May 10. After Amul’s announcement, the Opposition Congress, the JD and other sections of Kannadigas expressed fears that …

‘No issue between us and Nandini’: Amul MD Jayen Mehta clarifies
1 year, 8 months ago

‘No issue between us and Nandini’: Amul MD Jayen Mehta clarifies

Hindustan Times  

Amid the Amul and Nandini row in Karnataka, Jayen Mehta, the Managing Director of Amul clarified that there is no issue between both the companies. ‘No issue between us and Nandini’: Amul MD Jayen Mehta clarifies Speaking to the reporters, Mehta said, “Both Amul and Nandini are working together for last few decades to make India the largest producer of …

Amul not a competitor of Nandini, says MD Jayen Mehta amid row in Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul not a competitor of Nandini, says MD Jayen Mehta amid row in Karnataka

Business Standard  

Amul Managing Director Jayen Mehta said on Monday that there is no competition between Amul and Karnataka Cooperative Dairy brand Nandini, according to a report in the Economic Times. "Just like Amul is a cooperative of farmers in Gujarat, Nandini is a brand of the Karnataka Milk Federation, a cooperative of farmers in Karnataka. Mehta also noted that Amul ice …

Amul is not a competitor of Nandini: Amul MD
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul is not a competitor of Nandini: Amul MD

The Hindu  

Amidst the raging controversy over the two dairy giants, Amul’s top boss clarified that Amul was not making a foray into Karnataka to compete with local dairy brand, Nandini. Amul’s launch of fresh milk and curd is only for a niche market through e-commerce channels and not through a mass distribution network,” Amul MD Jayen Mehta told The Hindu. “It’s …

Mint Explainer: Parties milk Amul-vs-Nandini controversy for Karnataka elections
1 year, 9 months ago

Mint Explainer: Parties milk Amul-vs-Nandini controversy for Karnataka elections

Live Mint  

It was a seemingly innocuous announcement about a well-known Indian brand entering a new domestic market. Opposition parties in the poll-bound state kicked up a storm, portraying the move as an attempt to destroy Nandini, a brand of the Karnataka Milk Federation. JD leader and former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy voiced his concern about how Amul’s entry would affect KMF’s …

Slugfest Over Amul Continues in K'taka; Siddaramaiah Calls it 'Gujarat Intrusion', CM Assures To Safeguard 'Nandini'
1 year, 9 months ago

Slugfest Over Amul Continues in K'taka; Siddaramaiah Calls it 'Gujarat Intrusion', CM Assures To Safeguard 'Nandini'

News 18  

With Karnataka Assembly elections inching closer, the political row over Amul’s entry into the southern state’s market has escalated. Labelling the move as Gujarat intrusion into Karnataka, the state’s former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Siddaramaiah, took to Twitter to launch an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the “possibility of KMF …

Not 'Utterly Butterly' Ride: Why entry of dairy giant Amul is facing massive opposition in Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

Not 'Utterly Butterly' Ride: Why entry of dairy giant Amul is facing massive opposition in Karnataka

Firstpost  

Amul is formally entering the markets in poll-bound Karnataka. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets its staple goods under the well-known brand name “ Amul,” announced via Twitter on 5 April that it will deliver fresh milk and other goods to Bengaluru. The BJP on Sunday accused the Congress of unleashing a “misinformation campaign” over dairy cooperative Amul’s …

Amul vs Nandini: Why Amul may find it hard to enter Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul vs Nandini: Why Amul may find it hard to enter Karnataka

Live Mint  

With opposition parties latching on the Amul vs Nandini row in the poll-bound Karnataka and the leaders of the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party making statements that the Amul is not entering the state, the proposition to not enter Karnataka is more of economics than politics. Taaza arriving soon in Bengaluru.” The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd may find it …

Amul vs Nandini: ‘Kannadigas will never sell thier self respect,’ DKS asserts
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul vs Nandini: ‘Kannadigas will never sell thier self respect,’ DKS asserts

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar visited a Nandini store on Monday at Hassan during the election campaign and shopped for milk products. Amul vs Nandini: ‘Kannadigas will never sell self respect,’ DK Shivakumar tells DK Shivakumar wrote, “Visited Hassan's Nandini store today and bought milk products. Are you now trying to steal Nandini from …

Amid Amul vs Nandini row, Amit Malviya's ‘not entering’ tweet
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid Amul vs Nandini row, Amit Malviya's ‘not entering’ tweet

Hindustan Times  

Amid attacks from the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday claimed that “Amul is not entering Karnataka” and asserted that it has done far more than the opposition party to strengthen the Karnataka Milk Federation and its products sold under the brand name Nandini. Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was visiting Karnataka on …

Amul vs Nandini takes on political hue in poll-bound Karnataka as Cong slams PM
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul vs Nandini takes on political hue in poll-bound Karnataka as Cong slams PM

Live Mint  

Outrage over Amul's possible entry into Karnataka continues to grow, with opposition leaders lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other members of the BJP. The Congress and JD has dubbed the company's ‘launch alert’ a "threat" to Karnataka Milk Federation's famed dairy brand ‘Nandini’. He also touched upon rumours about a possible merger between the two companies, contending …

BJP and Congress continue to trade charges over Amul-KMF row
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP and Congress continue to trade charges over Amul-KMF row

The Hindu  

Amid clarification from the Karnataka Milk Federation over merger with Amul, the political slugfest between the BJP and Congress continued on Sunday. Somashekar, refuted claims of merger, Congress continued to attack the BJP of attempting to weaken the State’s cooperative milk federation. Congress is only politicising the issue for electoral benefits.” Stating that the government was committed to protecting the …

Amul-Nandini controversy: Opposition politicises milk ahead of Karnataka polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul-Nandini controversy: Opposition politicises milk ahead of Karnataka polls

Op India  

Ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections in May this year, social media is rife with misinformation about Amul taking over the State’s local dairy brand Nandini. In December 2022, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for greater cooperation between Amul and Nandini, which is owned by the Karnataka Milk Federation. While speaking about the matter, he said, “In addition to …

Bengaluru hoteliers decide to use Nandini milk to 'support state's farmers'
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru hoteliers decide to use Nandini milk to 'support state's farmers'

Hindustan Times  

In a setback for Gujarat-based dairy giant Amul, the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association has decided to use only Nandini milk to "support the state's farmers". Bengaluru hoteliers decide to use Nandini milk to 'support state's farmers' The development comes on the heels of the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress and the JD engaging in a war of words over …

Amid row over Amul's foray, Bengaluru hoteliers decide to use Nandini milk
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid row over Amul's foray, Bengaluru hoteliers decide to use Nandini milk

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru : In a setback for Gujarat-based dairy giant Amul, the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association has decided to use only Nandini milk to "support the state's farmers". In a statement, the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association, without naming Amul, said Kannadigas should only promote Nandini milk products. On Friday, Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah said "all Kannadigas should pledge …

Karnataka: Amul vs Nandini Milk Rakes Up Political Slugfest, Bengaluru Hotels' Body Chooses Latter
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Amul vs Nandini Milk Rakes Up Political Slugfest, Bengaluru Hotels' Body Chooses Latter

News 18  

In a big setback to Amul, the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association on Sunday announced that it would choose only Nandini milk to “support the state’s farmers”. The Amul vs Nandini milk debate had recently raked up a political slugfest in Karnataka, with the ruling BJP supporting Amul’s entry into the state, and the opposition suggesting a “threat” to Karnataka Milk …

Why Amul brand is facing backlash from opposition, locals in K’taka? Explained
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Amul brand is facing backlash from opposition, locals in K’taka? Explained

Live Mint  

As The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which sells its dairy products under the popular brand name ‘Amul’ is set to make an entry in Karnataka, it has been facing backslash from the locals as well opposition leaders. More information coming soon” The backslash for Amul comes as the state has its local brand KMF which sells milk and curd …

Amul vs. KMF row: Opposition parties call it an effort to kill the cooperative sector, continue attack on government
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul vs. KMF row: Opposition parties call it an effort to kill the cooperative sector, continue attack on government

The Hindu  

Opposition parties in Karnataka have continued their fierce attack against the BJP government after Amul announced its plans to sell milk and curd in the Bengaluru market. Kumaraswamy termed Amul’s move “a ploy to kill brand Nandini” and argued that it would lead to unhealthy competition and destroy the cooperative systems. Kannada organisations carried out an online campaign protesting against …

‘Nandini better than Amul’: DK Shivakumar on K'taka milk row
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Nandini better than Amul’: DK Shivakumar on K'taka milk row

Hindustan Times  

As the Amul vs Nandini milk battle boils over in Karnataka, state Congress chief DK Shivakumar on Saturday reiterated the party’s stance on the issue. Congress's DK Shivakumar slammed Gujarat-based Amul’s entry into the Karnataka dairy market. Speaking to news agency ANI, the Congress leader slammed Gujarat-based dairy cooperative society Amul’s entry into the Karnataka dairy market, “We want to …

KMF to write to Amul appealing against venturing into Karnataka, a milk-excess market
1 year, 9 months ago

KMF to write to Amul appealing against venturing into Karnataka, a milk-excess market

The Hindu  

Amid uproar over the entry of milk behemoth Amul into the Bengaluru market to compete with Nandini milk, the Karnataka Milk Federation will raise the issue of competition between two successful milk cooperative models at the national level even as the timing of the announcement, ahead of the Assembly elections, is being speculated. Instead, the competition to market milk should …

Ex-CM Siddaramaiah backs Karnataka's milk brand amid Amul entry row
1 year, 9 months ago

Ex-CM Siddaramaiah backs Karnataka's milk brand amid Amul entry row

Hindustan Times  

As the controversy over Amul's entry into Bengaluru's dairy market continued to brew, several notable figures including politicians have spoken up in favour of the Karnataka Milk Federation, which sells milk and curd in the state under the brand name ‘Nandini’. The Karnataka Milk Federation sells milk and curd in the state under the brand name ‘Nandini’. Former Karnataka chief …

Amul’s plan to enter Bengaluru market ruffles feathers
1 year, 9 months ago

Amul’s plan to enter Bengaluru market ruffles feathers

The Hindu  

The milk industry behemoth Amul’s announcement of their plan to enter the Bengaluru market to supply milk and curd through online portals has ruffled the feathers of Kannadigas on social media, where users used #gobackAMUL hashtag on Thursday. The announcement by Amul on Wednesday was being seen as another attempt to trample upon KMF, especially when the political narrative is …

Congress again insults Gujarat and homegrown brand Amul, says ‘don’t need Amul technology’ in Karnataka
2 years ago

Congress again insults Gujarat and homegrown brand Amul, says ‘don’t need Amul technology’ in Karnataka

Op India  

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party should not shield its MLA Aravind Limbavali in the alleged suicide case of a Bengaluru businessman. While talking about Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent statement on two milk cooperatives in Mandya, Shivakumar said, “I condemn Amit Shah’s statement, he has once again proved that BJP has …

Karnataka CM Bommai denies rumors of dairy entity Nadini merging with Amul
2 years ago

Karnataka CM Bommai denies rumors of dairy entity Nadini merging with Amul

India Today  

Addressing the rumours of a merger between dairy entities Nadini and Amul, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, on Sunday, denied the speculations. Earlier, union home minister Amit Shah stated that Amul and Nandini would work together towards setting up a primary dairy in every village of Karnataka. This set off rumours that Karnataka’s dairy entity, Nandini, would be merged with …

A political slugfest over Amit Shah’s statement on Amul-Nandini cooperation
2 years ago

A political slugfest over Amit Shah’s statement on Amul-Nandini cooperation

The Hindu  

Months before the State is set to go for Assembly elections, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Mandya on coming together of two milk cooperatives --- Karnataka Milk Federation and Gujarat-based Anand Milk Union Ltd. -- has led to a political slugfest. Mr. Shah on Friday suggested that Amul and Nandini, two successful milk unions, could work …

Shah’s ‘KMF-Amul cooperation’ remark triggers social media row
2 years ago

Shah’s ‘KMF-Amul cooperation’ remark triggers social media row

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement in Karnataka’s Mandya on Friday calling for “cooperation” between the Karnataka Milk Federation and the Anand Milk Union Limited in Gujarat has drawn flak in the southern state, with many starting a campaign on social media to save “brand Nandini milk”. Addressing a public gathering after the inauguration, Amit Shah said that if Amul …

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