Amul’s entry into Karnataka’s market has sparked fears of a fight with local dairy cooperative Nandini. However, data shows that Karnataka is in the middle of the pack when it comes to the importance of dairy farming, and that cooperatives are among the most important in Karnataka when it comes to overall and per capita share in the value of milk sold. While Nandini’s market share has declined slightly in recent years, the political impact of this issue will depend on the concentration of dairy farmers in certain geographical pockets.
