Amul vs Nandini: From Ghee, Paneer, Butter To Cheese, How Much You Will Save From September 22 Post GST Cut?

Amul vs Nandini: One of the most popular dairy brands in Karnataka, Nandini, and its competitor, Amul, have both announced to pass on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut to customers. As the new GST rates will come into effect on Monday, September 22, Amul and Nandini dairy products will carry new prices, including new GST rates.

Karnataka's iconic dairy brand, Nandini, is expected to reduce dairy products price by Rs 5-10 products, including ghee, butter, paneer, cheese, etc. Gujarat-based Amul has also announced reduction in price for a wide range of dairy products from September 22.

Amul vs Nandini: Comparison of Dairy Products Price Post GST Rate Cut

Here is a comparison of the revised dairy products prices of Amul and Nandini.

Dairy Item	Nandini (Old price)	Nandini (New Price)	Amul (Old Price)	Amul (New Price)
Ghee (Pouch 1 Litre)	650	610	650	610
Butter (500 gm)	305	286	305	286
Paneer (1 kg)	425	408	455	440
Cheese (1kg)	530	497	575	545

The revised prices of Amul and Nandini dairy products may vary from the table above based on their quantity, product, range, etc. Other than these four dairy products, Amul has announced a massive price cut in nearly 700 items, reported Hindustan Times, citing the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation's statement. Meanwhile, Karnataka Milk Federation is expected to implement GST rate cut in a range of products from September 22, reported Deccan Herald.

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.

GST Bachat Utsav To Begin Tomorrow

A day ahead of the implementation of revised GST rate cut, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and congratulated for the implementation of new GST rates.

He called the revised GST rate cut implementation as the beginning of 'GST Bachat Utsav'. The new GST reforms are likely to cut the price of multiple items across segment, whether they are related to grocery, electronic appliances., automobiles, dairy products, or home electronic items.

"On the first day of Navratri, the country is going to take an important and big step for Atmanirbhar Bharat. With the sunrise tomorrow, the next generation GST reforms will come into effect. A 'GST bachat utsav (savings festival)' will begin tomorrow. "You will be able to buy things you like more easily. The poor, middle class, neo middle class, youths, farmers, women, traders and shopkeepers will benefit from this," he said. In this season of festivals, everyone's happiness will increase, Modi said.