Kuldeep Sharma

Kuldeep Sharma, popularly known as the DairyGuru, is the Chief Editor of DairyNews7x7.com, India's first daily digital dairy news platform. With decades of hands-on experience spanning dairy entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, market intelligence, and dairy technology, he is widely respected as an authoritative voice in the sector. Kuldeep has authored numerous insightful articles, opinion pieces, and analyses that decode complex industry trends for professionals, policymakers, and farmers alike. He has recently published his maiden book : Dairy Dialogues -Opportunities, Policies and Progress Vol-I A chronicles= of his dairy blogs His balanced, data-driven approach blends grassroots understanding with global perspectives, making DairyNews7x7 a trusted source for timely, relevant, and impactful dairy news. As a prolific writer and thought leader, he continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and growth in India's dairy ecosystem.

Articles by Kuldeep Sharma

Jun 03, 2026

Predatory Pricing in India’s Dairy Industry: How Cash Burn Is Distorting Milk Economics

The recent controversy around milk being sold at Re 1 on a quick-commerce platform in Bengaluru may appear at first glance like an aggressive promotional campaign or a festive customer acquisition str...Read More

Jun 03, 2026

Mother Dairy Launches Eco-Friendly Milk Pouch

Mother Dairy has unveiled what it describes as India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch, marking a major sustainability milestone for the country’s dairy industry ahead of World Environment Day....Read More

May 24, 2026

Natural Dairy Trans Fats May Not Raise Heart Risk

A new study led by researchers at the University of Reading has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products may not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, challenging l...Read More

May 15, 2026

Climate Resilience Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Dairy Growth

India’s dairy sector today stands at a decisive turning point. The recent National Consultation on Climate-Resilient Dairy held in New Delhi clearly reflected that the conversation around dairy is no...Read More

May 13, 2026

India’s Dairy Industry Faces Its Biggest Economic Stress in Decades

The latest economic assessments emerging from SBI Ecowrap during May 2026 may appear, at first glance, to be another routine macroeconomic outlook discussing GDP moderation, crude oil risks,...Read More

May 09, 2026

Without Feed Regulation, How Will Dairy Manage Residue Compliance?

The draft amendment issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2024 is far more than a routine updation...Read More

May 03, 2026

Milk Prices Are Rising—Because Farmers Were Not Earning Enough

Milk prices are rising across India once again. From Punjab to Odisha and Kerala, state dairy federations have begun increasing procurement and retail prices after a prolonged period of relative stabi...Read More

Apr 24, 2026

Analogue or Ambiguity? A Question of Labels, Lag, and Integrity

The recent crackdown by the Maharashtra FDA on so-called “cheese analogue” products raises an uncomfortable question—what took so long? For years now, the market has been quietly, and sometimes not so...Read More

Apr 24, 2026

Cheese is the By-Product Now :The Whey Revolution

India, the world’s largest milk producer (700 million LPD), has built a powerful dairy ecosystem through institutions like Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and National Dairy Develop...Read More

Apr 21, 2026

India’s Dairy Dilemma: Rising Demand, Falling Margins—and a New Playbook Emerges

What McKinsey is signalling in its latest dairy playbook is not a cyclical wobble—it is a structural reset. The global dairy industry, as per its 2026 survey, is caught in a paradox: demand is growing...Read More

Apr 17, 2026

Ashwagandha in Dairy: Regulatory Clarity or Emerging Constraint?

Ashwagandha has gradually made its way into the evolving Indian dairy landscape, though largely in a niche and emerging manner. Traditionally, the combination of milk and ashwagandha has been well acc...Read More

Apr 14, 2026

India’s Dairy Export Moment: Opportunity or Illusion in FY26?

Strong numbers, weak fundamentals—can India truly become a global dairy exporter? India is not constrained by production—but by product strategy, price competitiveness, and export architecture. The T...Read More

Apr 09, 2026

Delhi HC curbs FSSAI overreach on animal feed

In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for the dairy and livestock ecosystem, the Delhi High Court has set aside key directives issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of Indi...Read More

Apr 02, 2026

FSSAI 2026: Packaging Now Defines Dairy Compliance

The recent draft notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 26th February 2026 and uploaded on March 11th 2026, may appear routine at first glance. But let us...Read More

Mar 31, 2026

Rajahmundry: A Tragedy Waiting to Repeat — An Early Warning

The earlier editorial “Bitter Milk” by The Hindu rightly called for stronger accountability in food safety governance. But the situation in Rajahmundry has now escalated far beyond a routine saf...Read More

Mar 30, 2026

When Fertiliser Disrupts the Milk Curve: Between Assurances and Emerging Reality

India’s next milk price shock has already begun. And it is not in dairy—it is in fertiliser. A recent report by Mongabay India, authored by Kundan Pandey, flags a structural vulnerability that India h...Read More

Mar 28, 2026

Quiet Centralisation: Risk is real for Private Dairy Sector

A Quiet Centralisation: What the New Cooperative Push Means for India’s Private Dairy Sector As reported by agencies citing a written reply by the Union Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, in the Raj...Read More

Mar 19, 2026

FSSAI Tightens Rules on Digital Dairy E-Commerce

The recent notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on compliance obligations for e-commerce food business operators under the Open Network for Digital Commerce (O...Read More

Mar 19, 2026

Truth Behind “Return of Dairy Cargo” — No Ban, But Disruption is Real

There is no confirmed advisory, restriction, or rejection of Indian dairy consignments such as butter or SMP by any Middle East country or Government authority. The narrative that “cargo is being sent...Read More

Mar 15, 2026

When the World Feels Uncertain, Milk Still Brings Trust

Trust: The Next White Revolution The world today is passing through uncertain times. Wars are disrupting global trade routes, commodity markets are behaving unpredictably and regulators everywhere are...Read More

Mar 14, 2026

Mandatory Daily Record of Production and Raw Material Utilisation

I recently reviewed the notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in the context of Schedule IV of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Busin...Read More

Mar 13, 2026

FSSAI makes registration to all milk vendors in India

The recent advisory issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandating registration of milk vendors is a timely and progressive step towards strengthening traceability and accou...Read More

Mar 10, 2026

Rajahmundry Milk Incident: Accident or Adulteration?

The recent editorial “Bitter Milk” published by The Hindu raises important concerns about food safety in India. The editorial deserves appreciation for attempting to broaden the conversation and under...Read More

Mar 05, 2026

Milk Prices Rise in South & West: Is North Next?

The recent round of retail milk price increases across South India and Maharashtra is no longer an episodic adjustment but a clear signal of structural stress building up in India’s milk economy. Over...Read More