Punjab Dairy Sector Strengthened by Vet Varsity–PDFA Pact
Punjab’s dairy sector, one of India’s most vibrant milk belts, is set for a new growth wave as the state’s leading veterinary university joined hands with the Progressive Dairy Farmers’ Association (P...Read More
India’s Dairy Sector Now Accounts for 13% of Global Cow Milk Output
India’s dairy sector, a bedrock of rural prosperity, now accounts for a staggering 13% share of global cattle milk output (f24% of total milk output). For industry professionals, this isn’t just a mil...Read More
GST Cut Could Make India a Dairy Export Powerhouse
R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., has called for a uniform reduction of GST on all dairy products—from the existing 12% to 5%, including ghee and ice cream. He argues this could...Read More
Banas Dairy Disburses ₹2,910 Cr to Farmers
At its 57th Annual General Meeting held in Badarpura, Banaskantha, Banas Dairy (Asia’s largest dairy cooperative) announced a historic total disbursement of ₹2,909.8 crore to stakeholders. The Times o...Read More
Paras Dairy Eyes New Markets with ₹100 Cr Cheese Expansion
Paras Dairy, under VRS Foods Ltd, is charting new territory by expanding its Galacia Cheese portfolio into western and southern India—a strategic move beyond its existing North India presence. Launche...Read More
Dairy Contributes 25% of India’s F&B Sector: ED NDDB
India’s food processing sector projected to be among the fastest-growing industries in the coming years and the government is permitting 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the F&B segment. India...Read More
India’s Dairy Exports Surge 80% to $493M in FY 2024-25
India’s dairy exports soared by 80% in FY 2024-25, reaching $492.9 million, with volumes climbing to 113,350.4 metric tonnes—a 77.9% year-on-year increase. Key export destinations included the UAE, US...Read More
SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN COOP DAIRY
Dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 3.5% to the national economy (as per National Accounts Statistics). In 2023-24, India’s milk production stood at 239.3 million metric t...Read More
Milma Unveils ₹70 “Cow Milk” Bottle This Onam
Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has rolled out a new one-litre “Milma Cow Milk” bottle, priced at ₹70—just ahead of the Onam festival . The launch, offi...Read More
Remembering again-Story of the Amul Girl's Origin
In 1966, advertising legend Sylvester daCunha was tasked with creating a memorable mascot for Amul Butter. After reviewing over 712 photographs and failing to find the right match, he remembered the c...Read More
Plant Coagulants Clean Dairy Wastewater, Study Shows
India, the world’s leading milk producer, generated an estimated 239 million tonnes of milk in 2024—about 25% of global output—and consequently, 2.5 times more wastewater than the milk processed . Dai...Read More
Government of India stays out of milk pricing decisions
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India does not regulate the procurement and sale prices of milk. These are determined by cooperative and private dairies based on fa...Read More