Nandini to Introduce QR Code to Combat Fake Dairy Products
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), under its flagship brand Nandini, will soon embed unique QR codes on all its dairy products to fight counterfeit and adulterated items. Each QR code enables consumers...Read More
1 killed, 5 injured in blast at Ludhiana’s Verka milk plant
Ludhiana Milk Plant Boiler Blast: At least one man died and five others were seriously injured in a high-intensity blast at the Verka milk plant on the Ferozepur road in Ludhiana late Wednesday. The V...Read More
Thermal-Battery Chillers Revolutionising India’s Dairy Cold Chain
In an insightful report by Latitude Media, Promethean Power Systems’ thermal-battery technology is shown to be transforming cold storage for India’s dairy farmers. The system uses a phase-change “ther...Read More
Dairy & Fisheries Co-ops to Serve as Bank Mitras: Financial Inclusion
The Ministry of Cooperation announced that dairy and fisheries cooperative societies will be designated as Bank Mitras of district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) and state cooperative banks (StCBs)...Read More
Nandini Sweets Hits ₹46 Cr, Sets Record in Festive Season
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), through its Nandini sweets line, sold 1,100 metric tonnes of products and achieved a revenue of ₹46 crore during the Dasara–Diwali season—a 38% jump over last year. L...Read More
“Cow Culture and Commerce: India’s Strategic Dairy Stand
The article by Dr P Harsha Bhargavi explores how the cow is deeply embedded in India’s culture, economy and global dairy trade dynamics. It notes that India’s reluctance to open its dairy market t...Read More
Post-Diwali Farm Challenge: From Consumer to Producer Focus
Retail food inflation in India has turned negative for four consecutive months, ending September 2025, thanks to strong monsoons and improving supply conditions. Yet, this apparent victory for consume...Read More
Maize Market Prices Fall Far Below MSP Despite Ethanol Push
Despite a ~12 % jump in maize cultivation (surpassing 9.5 million ha) driven by the government’s ethanol-blending push, farmers are collapsing under sharply low market prices. In Madhya Pradesh, maize...Read More
FM Pushes Dairy Makers to Pass GST Cuts to Consumers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged dairy manufacturers to actively engage in reducing retail prices of ghee, butter, and cheese, ensuring that consumers fully benefit from the recent GST ra...Read More
India must launch a “Green Fodder Revolution
India’s dairy sector, the world’s largest, is facing a silent crisis—an acute shortage of green fodder that threatens the productivity and profitability of millions of livestock farmers. As the countr...Read More
Nestlé Q2: Revenue Rises, Profit Slips on Cost Surge
Nestlé India’s Q2 FY26 results reflect a classic growth-versus-cost tug of war. While revenue climbed ~10.6% YoY to ₹5,643.6 crore, net profit fell ~17.4% to ₹743.2 crore, as input costs and expenses...Read More
Iconic Sweet Shops Keep India’s Mithai Heritage Alive
India’s packaged sweets market is now valued at ₹7,268 crore, seeing a steep surge in demand during festive seasons such as Diwali and New Year. ([Daily Jagran][1]) But beyond numbers, it’s the enduri...Read More