India’s Dairy Export Moment: Opportunity or Illusion in FY26?
Strong numbers, weak fundamentals—can India truly become a global dairy exporter? India is not constrained by production—but by product strategy, price competitiveness, and export architecture. The Trigger: Why FY26 Matters In India’s dairy sector, better farmgate prices have often followed export gains in butter, ghee, and casein—highlighting that domestic markets are yet to consistently deliver…
Karnataka May Hike Milk Prices Amid Cost Surge
Karnataka is set to increase milk prices following mounting pressure from farmers due to rising production costs, according to Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh. The minister acknowledged that input costs are increasing daily, making farmers’ demand for higher milk prices justified, while the government aims to balance both farmer welfare and consumer affordability. Farmers have…
Milky Mist Beats FY26 Growth, IPO on Track
Milky Mist Dairy has surpassed its FY2025–26 growth estimates, driven by strong demand for value-added dairy products and continued expansion across markets, with the company confirming that its much-anticipated IPO plans remain on track. The company’s performance has been supported by rising consumption of premium and processed dairy categories such as cheese, paneer, curd, and…
11,000 Litres Milk Dumped in Narmada Sparks Outrage
In a shocking incident that triggered widespread public outrage, around 11,000 litres of milk were reportedly dumped into the Narmada River, drawing sharp criticism on social media over food wastage and misuse of a vital resource. The act, which quickly went viral, was allegedly carried out as part of a religious ritual, but netizens questioned…
Delhi HC curbs FSSAI overreach on animal feed
In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for the dairy and livestock ecosystem, the Delhi High Court has set aside key directives issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India that sought to regulate animal feed. The Court held that under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI’s jurisdiction is limited strictly…
UP Milk Output Jumps 40%, Ranks No.1
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s leading milk-producing state, recording a nearly 40% increase in milk production during the tenure of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to official data highlighted in recent reports, the state’s milk output rose from 277 lakh metric tonnes in 2016-17 to over 388 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25, marking an…
Ludhiana Protest Flags Missing Milk Labs
In a striking protest in Ludhiana, members of Jagrati Sena gathered at Jagraon Bridge and used binoculars to “search” for milk-testing laboratories, highlighting the alleged absence of adequate testing infrastructure in the city. The protesters claimed they could not find even a single functional lab despite scanning the entire city, blaming authorities for failing to…
GDT 401 Sees Price Dip Amid Demand Caution
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 401 held on April 7, 2026, signalled a pause in the recent rally, with the overall GDT Price Index declining by an estimated –1.5% to –2.0%, bringing the average price to around USD 4,200–4,230 per tonne. This marks the first correction after a series of consecutive gains, reflecting…
Ahmedabad Mandates Paneer Type Disclosure
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has directed food businesses to clearly specify whether the paneer served is milk-based or analogue, following widespread quality violations detected during recent inspections. Over the past three months, 85 paneer samples were collected, of which 25 were found substandard, prompting stricter enforcement. The civic body has emailed over 15,000 food business…
FSSAI Flags ‘Foreign-Funded’ Campaign Over Milk Claims
India’s food regulator FSSAI has filed an FIR alleging a “coordinated conspiracy of national scale” involving social media users accused of spreading misleading content on issues like fake milk and paneer, with suspicions of foreign funding and cross-border influence behind the campaign. According to the complaint filed on March 26 at IP Estate police station,…