Slump in SMP, Ghee and Butter price may be over
While the conflict involving the US, Iran, and Israel has undoubtedly had an adverse impact on the trade of desi ghee (clarified butter) and milk powder, the containers awaiting shipment have now been cleared and dispatched to their various destinations—albeit after incurring significant penalty charges. On the other hand, reacting to the market slump, both…
Amul milk in US costs up to ₹150/litre
Amul milk, recently launched in the United States through partnerships with local cooperatives and retail chains, is being sold at significantly higher prices compared to India, highlighting stark global pricing differences. In the US market, a 1-gallon (3.78 litres) pack of Amul milk is priced between $5.39 and $7.99, translating to roughly ₹120–₹150 per litre,…
FSSAI mandates licenses for 2,036 dairies
In a major crackdown following recent milk adulteration concerns, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it mandatory for 2,036 dairy units and milk suppliers in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, to obtain licenses, tightening regulatory oversight across the local dairy trade. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny after serious adulteration…
FAO Global Dairy Prices Rebound After Prolonged Decline
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 120.9 points in March, registering a modest increase of 1.5 points (1.2%)—marking the first upward movement since July 2025. However, despite this recovery, the index remains significantly lower—down 27.8 points (18.7%) compared to the same period last year—indicating that global dairy markets are still navigating a broader correction phase….
India waives petrochemical duty amid war crisis
India has waived customs duty on around 40 critical petrochemical imports as a temporary measure to tackle supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, with the exemption effective from April 2 to June 30, 2026. The duty relief covers key feedstocks and intermediates such as ammonia, methanol, toluene, styrene, acetic acid, along with…
Vijaya Dairy Hikes Milk Prices from April 4
Vijaya Dairy, operated by the Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, has announced a price increase of ₹2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre for packet milk, effective April 4, 2026, citing rising production and operational costs. The revised prices will be implemented across key regions, while monthly cardholders will continue…
From Commodity to Credibility: The Changing Face of Dairy Branding
The recent move by Madhusudan Dairy to onboard Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador may appear, at first glance, as another celebrity endorsement in a crowded FMCG landscape. However, when viewed in the context of evolving consumer behaviour and regulatory tightening, it reflects a deeper and more structural shift underway in the dairy sector. For…
FSSAI 2026: Packaging Now Defines Dairy Compliance
The recent draft notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 26th February 2026 and uploaded on March 11th 2026, may appear routine at first glance. But let us be clear—this is not just a technical amendment. This is a structural shift in how dairy products will be regulated in…
Rajahmundry: A Tragedy Waiting to Repeat — An Early Warning
The earlier editorial “Bitter Milk” by The Hindu rightly called for stronger accountability in food safety governance. But the situation in Rajahmundry has now escalated far beyond a routine safety lapse. Read our blog here :Rajahmundry Milk Incident: Accident or Adulteration? With reported deaths rising sharply, this is no longer an isolated incident. It is…
From Climate Conversations to Dairy Reality: The Shift from Pilots to Scale
The conversation on climate resilience in India’s dairy sector is no longer about intent—it is about execution. This was the underlying tone of the recent industry dialogue convened by the Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund, on March 30th,2026 at Le Meridan New Delhi., where policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners came…