FSSAI mandates licenses for 2,036 dairies
In a major crackdown following recent milk adulteration concerns, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it mandatory for 2,036 dairy units and milk suppliers in East Godava...Read More
India waives petrochemical duty amid war crisis
India has waived customs duty on around 40 critical petrochemical imports as a temporary measure to tackle supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, with the exemption effective...Read More
₹22 Cr Dung Project Stalls in Ludhiana
A ₹22–22.5 crore cow dung collection project in Ludhiana has stalled just months after launch, as a deadlock between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and dairy owners disrupts operations at major dairy...Read More
Vijaya Dairy Hikes Milk Prices from April 4
Vijaya Dairy, operated by the Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, has announced a price increase of ₹2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre for packet milk, effectiv...Read More
Milk Output Trails Demand as Costs Surge
India’s dairy sector is facing a widening demand-supply gap, with milk production growth slowing sharply to 3.5–3.78%, while demand continues to expand at around 6% annually, creating sustained upward...Read More
MP Milk Prices Rise ₹2–₹4/Litre Amid Cost Surge
Milk prices across several parts of Madhya Pradesh have increased by ₹2 to ₹4 per litre from April 1, 2026, marking the start of the new financial year, driven primarily by rising input costs and seas...Read More
Goodricke Bets on Dairy to Drive Growth
Goodricke Group, the Indian arm of Camellia Plc, is diversifying beyond its core tea business by entering the premium dairy segment with A2 ghee and paneer, aiming to reduce dependence on tea gardens...Read More
West Asia Conflict Squeezes Private Dairies
India’s private dairy companies are facing mounting margin pressure as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains and inflates input costs across the value chain. The crisis is driving shar...Read More
From Commodity to Credibility: The Changing Face of Dairy Branding
The recent move by Madhusudan Dairy to onboard Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador may appear, at first glance, as another celebrity endorsement in a crowded FMCG landscape. However, when viewed in t...Read More
India’s Dairy Growth Slows Amid Supply Crunch
India’s ₹14 trillion dairy sector is facing a structural demand-supply imbalance, with milk production growth slowing sharply even as demand continues to rise, according to a recent industry report. O...Read More
Cooperatives Drive Dairy Growth & Farmer Income
Dairy cooperatives in India continue to play a central role in ensuring remunerative and stable pricing for farmers, with procurement prices determined based on cost of production and market dynamics,...Read More
Bamul Hints at Milk Price Hike Amid LPG Crisis
The Bengaluru Milk Union Limited (Bamul) has hinted at a possible increase in milk and dairy product prices, citing rising operational costs triggered by the ongoing LPG crisis. Bamul chief DK Suresh...Read More