Chittoor Faces Growing Fodder Crisis Amid El Niño
Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh is facing a worsening fodder crisis as El Niño conditions intensify, with reduced rainfall and prolonged dry conditions putting pressure on fodder availability for dairy animals. The situation is raising concerns for dairy farmers because inadequate and costly feed can directly affect animal health, milk production and farm profitability. The…
Country Delight Eyes $300M IPO as Growth Accelerates
Country Delight is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could raise US$200 million–US$300 million, marking a significant step in the growth of the subscription-based dairy and fresh-produce delivery company. Its parent, Beejapuri Dairy Pvt. Ltd., is expected to begin informal discussions with investment banks to identify potential lead managers for the proposed…
Country Delight Builds Dairy Growth on Subscriptions
Country Delight has built its dairy and fresh-essentials business around a subscription-first, direct-to-consumer supply chain, using pre-committed customer demand to make fulfilment more predictable. Founded in 2015 by Chakradhar Gade and Nitin Kaushal, the Gurugram-based company had expanded to more than 25 cities across 11 states by its Series E disclosures in 2025, while FY24…
GRB Ghee Campaign Puts Science Behind Purity
GRB Dairy Foods has launched a new multilingual campaign showcasing the scientific testing and quality-assurance processes used to validate the purity and authenticity of its ghee. The campaign, being rolled out across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Odia and Bengali, uses digital and social media content to explain how advanced laboratory science supports ghee…
RIL’s Ice Cream Entry Puts Rivals in Focus
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has entered India’s ice cream market with its new brand Bombay Creamery, putting established players including Kwality Wall’s and Vadilal Industries in focus. The launch is backed by RCPL’s national distribution infrastructure, retail scale and consumer insights, while the company says the…
Farmers Seek Revised Milk Quality Norms in Tamil Nadu
The Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Paadhugappu Sangam has urged the Tamil Nadu government to revise the quality specifications used for milk procurement, seeking a reduction in the prescribed standards from 4.3% Fat and 8.2% SNF to 4.0% Fat and 8.0% SNF, while fixing the milk procurement rate at ₹44 per litre. The demand was made by the…
Assam Faces 89-Lakh-Litre Daily Milk Deficit
Assam is facing a significant milk supply gap, with the state currently producing 33.53 lakh litres of milk per day against an estimated daily demand of 1.22 crore litres, leaving a shortfall of nearly 89 lakh litres every day. The widening gap has prompted the Assam government to step up efforts to expand dairy production,…
Paneer Drives Milky Mist Into Bigger Growth Track
Paneer is emerging as the biggest growth engine for Milky Mist Dairy Food, as the Erode-based company enters a ₹1,000-crore-plus quarterly revenue trajectory following its recent stock-market listing. The company sees substantial headroom as consumers increasingly shift from loose, unbranded paneer to packaged products, while tighter food-safety action against analogue paneer could further accelerate the…
Reliance Enters Ice Cream Market With ₹10 Packs
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, has entered India’s competitive ice cream market with the launch of Bombay Creamery. Positioned as an “accessible premium” dairy ice cream brand, the range is made with authentic dairy ingredients and real dairy cream, with the company promising “Global Quality at Affordable Price.” Bombay…
Yili Retains World’s Most Valuable Dairy Brand Title
Yili has retained its position as the world’s most valuable dairy brand, according to Brand Finance’s Food & Drink Report 2026, with its brand value rising 29% to US$14.5 billion. The Chinese dairy major’s diversified portfolio spans liquid milk, milk powder, yoghurt, ice cream and nutrition products, helping it capture demand for healthier and more…