Tamil Nadu Dairy Farmers Seek Higher Aavin Prices
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu have urged the state government to increase Aavin milk procurement prices, arguing that rising cattle feed, labour and production costs are making dairy farming financially unsustainable. Farmer associations have demanded that any future increase in Aavin retail milk prices should be directly passed on to milk producers to protect rural…
Ravi Jaipuria Expands Dairy Push in Africa
Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria is accelerating his expansion across Africa with a new US$40 million manufacturing complex focused on juice, snacks and dairy products in Zimbabwe. The latest investment strengthens the growing international footprint of Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s largest bottling partner in India and one of the biggest globally. According to reports, the new facility…
Fuel, Milk Price Hikes May Push Inflation Higher
India’s retail inflation could face fresh upward pressure as simultaneous increases in fuel and milk prices begin impacting household expenses and food supply chains across the country. According to economists quoted by The Economic Times, recent price hikes in fuel and dairy products may increase retail inflation by nearly 0.42%, raising concerns over broader cost…
Muscle Milk Expands High-Protein Shake Portfolio
Protein nutrition brand Muscle Milk has expanded its ready-to-drink beverage lineup with the launch of new high-protein shake variants aimed at strengthening its position in the rapidly growing functional nutrition market. The company announced the introduction of Muscle Milk Pro Advanced Nutrition shakes featuring 32 grams of protein per serving along with a redesigned packaging…
HPCL Partners With Amul for Dairy Parlours
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has partnered with Amul to launch dairy parlours and ice cream outlets at petrol pumps across India, marking a major expansion of convenience-led dairy retailing. The collaboration aims to improve consumer access to dairy products while creating new non-fuel revenue opportunities at fuel stations. (psuconnect.in) Under the partnership, Amul dairy…
Decline in Cattle Rearing Fuels Fake Dairy Market
Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh has raised serious concerns over the growing spread of fake and adulterated dairy products, warning that the decline in cattle rearing is creating major supply gaps in the dairy sector. Speaking during a public event, the minister stated that reduced livestock ownership and falling interest in traditional dairy…
Milk Price Hike Pressures Food Businesses
India’s latest milk price hike is beginning to ripple far beyond household kitchens, with tea vendors, dessert chains, cafés and small food businesses now struggling to absorb rising dairy costs without losing customers. Following Amul and Mother Dairy’s ₹2 per litre milk price increase effective May 14, food entrepreneurs across cities say shrinking margins and…
Climate Resilience Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Dairy Growth
India’s dairy sector today stands at a decisive turning point. The recent National Consultation on Climate-Resilient Dairy held in New Delhi clearly reflected that the conversation around dairy is no longer limited to milk production alone. The sector is now being viewed through a much wider lens — climate resilience, farmer sustainability, productivity enhancement, nutritional…
Dairy Stocks Rally After Milk Price Hike
Shares of major Indian dairy companies surged after Amul and Mother Dairy announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices effective May 14, 2026, signaling improved revenue visibility and stronger margin expectations for the dairy sector. Investors reacted positively as the latest price revision is expected to help dairy companies offset rising procurement, feed,…
India’s Farm Exports Rise Despite Global Tariff Pressure
India’s agricultural exports continued to grow despite rising global trade uncertainties and tariff pressures linked to U.S. policy changes under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the latest trade data, India’s farm exports increased 2.3% year-on-year to US$ 53.1 billion during FY2025, highlighting the resilience of the country’s agri-export ecosystem amid geopolitical and economic disruptions….