Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging as a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, driven by changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers, while industry estimates cited in the report place…
SC Questions Delay in Warning Labels for Packaged Foods
The Supreme Court has sharply questioned the FSSAI over the delay in introducing warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, stressing that consumers—particularly children—should have clear nutritional information before making purchasing decisions. The bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan was hearing a plea seeking front-of-pack warning labels to…
Madhya Pradesh Bans Analogue Paneer
Madhya Pradesh has become the fourth state in India to ban the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing food safety and public health concerns. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on August 12, 2026, following discussions with officials of the Food and Civil Supplies Department. With the move, Madhya Pradesh…
NCDFI conclave marks four decades of Dairy Cooperative-Defence partnership
National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Ltd. (NCDFI) and the Indian Army reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation to support local milk procurement, processing and cold-chain management through the dairy cooperative network. “This unique four-decade old Dairy Cooperative-Defence partnership delivers benefits to all stakeholders — defence establishments gain dependable supplies and resilient local supply chains; cooperatives secure assured…
Gokul, Katraj Raise Milk Prices by ₹2/Litre
Maharashtra’s dairy market is set for another price increase, with Gokul and Katraj Dairy raising milk prices by ₹2 per litre from August 11, 2026, amid rising procurement and operating costs. Gokul has increased the procurement price paid to farmers by ₹1.50 per litre for buffalo milk and ₹1 per litre for cow milk, taking…
Milky Mist IPO: Growth Meets Premium Valuation
Milky Mist Dairy Food is entering the IPO market with a business model built around premium, value-added dairy products rather than conventional liquid milk. The company’s IPO, scheduled for 11–13 August 2026, comprises a ₹1,553 crore issue, including a ₹1,428 crore fresh issue and ₹125 crore Offer for Sale (OFS), with a price band of…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging from a niche health category into a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, as changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption create an underserved market. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers,…
Krushal 1 Rupee per Litre Farm Care Plan for safe milk
Starting with the Baramati area in 2023, Krushal has executed projects across 8 states in India to modernize the first mile of milk. The startup is now launching farm care plans at 1 rupee per litre for residue-safe protein-rich dairy products traceable to every village, farmer and animal. “We are proud to partner with Krushal…
Milky Mist IPO Gets ‘Subscribe’ Call
Milky Mist Dairy Food’s ₹1,553-crore initial public offering (IPO) has received a constructive response from brokerages, with analysts recommending investors “Subscribe” to the issue on the company’s strong growth prospects and focus on higher-margin value-added dairy products. The IPO will open for subscription on 11 August 2026 and close on 13 August 2026, with a…
Amul Advances Circular Dairy Model
Amul is advancing a circular dairy model aimed at making the dairy economy more sustainable and resource-efficient by converting agricultural and dairy by-products into valuable resources, while creating additional economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. The cooperative-led approach combines innovation with environmental sustainability and focuses on better utilisation of resources generated within the agricultural…