KMF Nandini Ranked as India’s No. 4 Food & Beverage Brand (2025)
Brand Ranking Achievement:
- Nandini, the brand of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has achieved 38th rank in the list of India’s Top 100 Brands (2025), as per Brand Finance.
- In 2024, Nandini was ranked 43rd, marking a 5-position jump in one year.
- The brand value increased to ₹1,079 million (₹107.9 crore), which is ₹139 million (₹13.90 crore) higher than the previous year.
Food & Beverage Segment:
- In the Food and Beverages category, Nandini retained its 4th rank in India.
- Top 5 brands in this category:
- Amul,Mother Dairy,Britannia,Nandini,Dabur
About Brand Finance:
- Brand Finance is a global brand valuation firm headquartered in London.
- It operates in 25+ countries and assesses over 6,000 brands annually.
- The rankings are based on brand strength, financial performance, and market perception.
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) – Nandini BrandThe Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (KMF) is a state-run dairy cooperative under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of Karnataka. It markets dairy products like milk, curd, ghee, butter, ice cream, chocolates, and sweets under the Nandini brand. 🔹 Established: 1974 (as KDDC), renamed KMF in 1984 |
Kalaburagi Rotti – A Self-Help Group Success Story Recognized Nationally
Highlight:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated Kalaburagi Rotti and the efforts of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) from Karnataka during his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
Key Points:
- Kalaburagi Rotti is a unique traditional flatbread made in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka.
- A cooperative society of women SHGs has been producing and marketing Kalaburagi Rotti since the last 5 years.
- The initiative is supported by the District Administration and Department of Agriculture.
- It has become a symbol of women-led development, promoting entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and innovation.
- The movement has empowered hundreds of rural women, giving them confidence, income, and identity.
Economic Impact:
- Per day demand 25000 Kalaburagi rotti
- The project now includes over 150 women, producing Kalaburagi Rotti on a commercial scale.
- Rottis are being sold online via the official website com and in over 110 outlets.
Government Support:
- This is a collaborative effort involving the state government, local bodies, and women’s collectives.
It is being seen as a model project for rural women’s economic empowerment.
Banu Mushtaq to Chair 88th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana – 2025
Event Details:
- Event: 88th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana
- Location: Ballari, Karnataka
- Organized by: Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP)
About Banu Mushtaq:
- Renowned Kannada writer and International Booker Prize winner
- Becomes the fifth woman to preside over the Kannada literary fest
- Known for her contributions in bringing Kannada literature to global audiences
Selection Process:
- Announced by KSP President Manesh Joshi
- Final decision made by the executive committee
- Other considered names included Veena Shanteshwari and Malati Patanashhetti
- Banu Mushtaq accepted the invitation, calling it an “honour and service to Kannada”
Special Felicitation:
- The committee will also felicitate journalist and writer Deepa Bhasthi
- Recognition for her efforts in showcasing Kannada literature to the global stage
Previous Women Presidents:
- Jayadevi Tai Ligade (1971)
- Shantadevi Malwad (2000)
- Kamala Hampana (2003)
Gadag Yellamma Hushana (2010)
