Budget 2026-27 Gives Major Boost to Dairy Sector: NDDB
The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a significant policy and financial impetus to India’s dairy and animal husbandry sectors, marking a strategic push to strengthen rural livelihoods, cooperatives and allied dairy infrastructure, according to Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The Budget’s provisions are expected to reinforce the dairy sector’s…
Budget 2026 : Livestock Farmer Producers Organisations (LFPOs)
The Union Budget 2026 has accorded significant priority to the Animal Husbandry and Dairying sector, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening rural livelihoods, enhancing farmers’ income, and ensuring sustainable growth of the livestock economy. Key provisions in the Budget focus on improving productivity, animal health, and infrastructure across the livestock value chain. Enhanced support has…
New Genomic Testing Boosts Cross-Bred Dairy Herd Performance
A major development in dairy genetics has emerged with the introduction of genomic testing for cross-bred dairy cattle, a tool that was previously limited to purebreds but is now accessible for mixed-heritage animals thanks to a new genotyping method. This service is part of NMR’s GeneEze offering, leveraging data from AHDB Dairy’s female genotypes to…
Budget 2026 Sparks Concern Over Cuts in Agri Research & Dairy Support
The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn sharp criticism from agricultural stakeholders over a reduction in research funding that they fear will slow productivity growth and weaken long-term support for farmers. Allocations for the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) were reduced to ₹9,967 crore from ₹10,281 crore previously, raising alarm among experts who see…
China’s Dairy Pivot: From World’s Top Importer to Emerging Export Challenger
China — once the largest importer of milk powder in the world — is undergoing a deep structural transformation in its dairy sector, reshaping global dairy trade dynamics and challenging long-standing market assumptions. For decades, China’s demand for imported dairy, especially whole milk powder, underpinned global dairy prices and export strategies. But that paradigm is…
Budget 2026: Highest Allocation Ever, Yet Dairy Farmers Still Wait
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on 1 February 2026, the government reiterated its commitment to agriculture and allied sectors — including animal husbandry, dairying and livestock — as engines of rural employment and farm incomes. While the budget speech highlighted interventions across fisheries, entrepreneurship and ecosystem support, a…
Nestlé India Q3 Profit Surges on Strong Demand
Nestlé India Ltd reported a robust 46% year-on-year rise in Q3 net profit, underscoring sustained consumer demand across key product categories, including nutrition and dairy-adjacent offerings. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹7 per share, reflecting confidence in underlying business momentum. Nestle India reported profit after tax of Rs 1,018.1 crore for the October-December…
Fonterra Global Dairy Update Signals Price & Supply Trends
Fonterra Co-operative Group has posted its Global Dairy Update for January 2026, highlighting ongoing shifts in global milk supply and market dynamics amid sustained dairy production across major producing regions. While detailed commentary in the update itself is limited, broader dairy price trends show strong milk flows putting pressure on farmgate price forecasts in key…
Dodla Dairy Sees Margins Recovering, Upgrades FY26 Outlook
Dodla Dairy Ltd has projected a recovery in operating margins to the 8–9% band for FY 2026, driven by improved product mix and strategic gains from its Africa expansion and acquisitions, according to management commentary. The company also reaffirmed its FY26 revenue growth guidance in the mid-teens range (around 14–15%), reflecting underlying demand strength and…
CBI Chargesheet Clears Animal Fat Allegation in Tirupati Laddu Ghee
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted its final chargesheet in the high-profile Tirupati laddu ghee case, ruling out the use of animal fats such as beef tallow or lard in the ghee used for preparing the sacred prasadam served at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Contrary to earlier political claims, laboratory analyses found…