New Delhi, June 20 -- The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, addressed concerns over the presence of Amul kiosks in Bengaluru's Namma Metro stations. He said that the state's homegrown dairy brand, Nandini, will also get space in eight metro locations.

Shivakumar clarified that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had issued tenders for retail spaces at 10 metro stations, but only Amul, managed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, had submitted applications.

He noted that the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which owns the Nandini brand, did not apply during the tender process. Consequently, KMF has been directed to apply for the remaining spots. Amul secured space through a global t...