The Karnataka government has announced a sharp price hike across key Nandini dairy products, impacting households across the state just ahead of the festive Diwali season. The price of a one-litre sachet of Nandini ghee has climbed from 715 rupees to 850 rupees, while 500 grams of salted butter now costs 380 rupees, up from 339 rupees. A kilogram of paneer has also seen an increase from 411 rupees to 485 rupees.