India’s Dairy Industry Faces Its Biggest Economic Stress in Decades
The latest economic assessments emerging from SBI Ecowrap during May 2026 may appear, at first glance, to be another routine macroeconomic outlook discussing GDP moderation, crude oil risks, currency pressure and labour income slowdown. However, for those who understand the structural realities of India’s dairy economy, these reports carry a far deeper warning. They indicate…
Heritage Foods Crosses Rs 4500 Crores Annual Revenue Milestone
Heritage Foods Limited , a leading Dairy Company offering milk and Value-added dairy products, announced its results for the year and quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Mrs. Brahmani Nara, Executive Director, Heritage Foods Limited alluded to “the company’s focus on strengthening procurement infrastructure, expanding distribution reach and scaling high-growth categories. With continued investments…
NDDB’s GauSort Boosts Female Calf Births
India’s dairy sector is witnessing a major transformation as the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) expands the use of its indigenous bovine gender-sorting technology, GauSort, across multiple states. Developed by NDDB in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, the technology is helping farmers achieve nearly 91% female…
Without Feed Regulation, How Will Dairy Manage Residue Compliance?
The draft amendment issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2024 is far more than a routine updation of pesticide residue limits. It is a strong signal that the future competitiveness of Indian dairy will increasingly depend not only on milk production…
Mysuru Sets New Summer Milk Output Record
Mysuru Milk Union Limited (MyMUL) has achieved a record-breaking milk procurement performance during the peak summer season, defying the usual trend of declining milk production caused by heat stress and fodder shortages. According to reports, MyMUL’s daily milk collection has crossed 10 lakh litres for the first time during summer, marking a significant milestone for…
FSSAI Opens Fast Track for Dairy Innovation via ePAAS
In a major move that could reshape innovation and premiumisation in India’s dairy sector, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has operationalised a unified digital approval mechanism through the electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS). Effective June 1, 2026, all applications related to prior approvals, risk assessments, claims, novel ingredients,…
GDT 403: Powders lift index, fats under pressure
The latest auction on the Global Dairy Trade platform (Event 403 held on May 5, 2026) clearly signals a shift in market dynamics, with powders driving the recovery while milk fats continue to correct. The price index moved up by 1.5% to reach at average winning price of USD 4127 per kg after two consecutive…
Milk Prices Are Rising—Because Farmers Were Not Earning Enough
Milk prices are rising across India once again. From Punjab to Odisha and Kerala, state dairy federations have begun increasing procurement and retail prices after a prolonged period of relative stability. In Punjab, Verka has raised procurement prices significantly by Rs 20 per kg fat . OMFED has followed with a ₹1 per litre increase,…
Dr T N Tiwari honoured at MSME Expo for nutrition work
At the MSME Government of India Expo held at the HSVP Convention Center, Nutrimed Healthcare Pvt Ltd, led by CEO Dr. T. N. Tiwari, was conferred the Excellence Award in Infant and Protein Nutrition by AIFOM under the MSME framework. The recognition underscores Nutrimed’s growing footprint in specialized nutrition, particularly in protein-led health solutions and…
Urban milk intake tops rural, Kerala trend shifts
Milk consumption in Kochi and across Kerala continues to show a marginal urban lead over rural areas, though the gap is narrowing. Data from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying indicates that urban consumers recorded slightly higher per capita intake at 3.487 litres/month versus 3.287 litres in rural areas during 2022–23. However, the…