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…
Milk Costs Squeeze India’s Listed Dairy Firms
India’s listed dairy companies are seeing strong revenue growth, but rising milk procurement and packaging costs are putting significant pressure on profitability, according to an analysis by The Daily Brief by Zerodha published on 10 August 2026. The report examined Q1 FY27 performance of Hatsun Agro, Dodla Dairy and Heritage Foods, highlighting how a weaker-than-usual…
Maharashtra FDA Plans End-to-End Milk Traceability
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening its fight against milk adulteration by introducing tighter food-safety requirements and end-to-end traceability across the milk supply chain. The new framework, issued under Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, extends regulatory scrutiny beyond retailers to milk producers, collection centres, dairy processing units, transporters, distributors, wholesalers and retailers,…
Dairy Exports: India Targets Global Leadership
India wants to turn its position as the world’s largest milk producer into a stronger presence in global dairy trade. Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said India is targeting foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free status in at least nine states within the next two years, a move aimed at opening markets such…