IIT Delhi Duo Build ₹565 Crore Dairy Startup
Two former IIT Delhi Civil Engineering roommates have transformed a weekend project into Animall, a technology-driven cattle marketplace now reportedly valued at ₹565 crore, demonstrating how digital innovation is reshaping India’s dairy ecosystem. Founded in 2019 by Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, the startup addresses long-standing challenges faced by dairy farmers in buying and selling…
HC Stays Suspension of Pune Dairy Licence
The Bombay High Court has stayed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) suspension of the licence of Pune-based Atharva Milk and Milk Products Industries (AMMPI), observing that the justifiability of the regulator’s action requires further consideration. The court noted that the FDA had suspended the dairy’s licence without first providing an opportunity to rectify…
14600 samples of milk and milk products found non-conforming in FY 26
Over 14,600 milk and milk product samples found non-conforming The government also shared provisional findings from a nationwide survey of milk and milk products conducted by State Food Safety Authorities, based on information provided by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). According to the data for FY 2025-26 (as on March 31,…
Nestlé India Q1 Profit Jumps 48% on Strong Growth
Nestlé India reported a 48% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of FY2026-27, driven by strong volume-led growth across its product portfolio despite a challenging consumption environment. The company posted a net profit of ₹1,028 crore, compared with ₹694 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, while revenue from operations rose 8.5%…
Govt Expands Dairy Infrastructure & Digital Reforms
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the dairy and livestock sector through expanded infrastructure, veterinary healthcare, digital livestock management and farmer-focused support schemes. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh stated that there is no proposal to introduce a…
GDT 408: Milk Powders lead global dairy market recovery
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 408, held on 21 July 2026, has brought a welcome respite to the global dairy market after three consecutive weak auctions. The GDT Price Index increased by 1.5%, reversing the sharp 4.9% decline recorded in Event 407, while the average winning price improved to USD 3,793/MT. The auction…
The Next Dairy Revolution May Begin in a Seed—with Milk Proteins
For decades, the global dairy industry has drawn a clear distinction between conventional dairy and plant-based alternatives. While plant-based beverages have attempted to imitate milk’s appearance and nutritional profile, they have never been able to replicate what truly makes milk unique—its complex proteins, particularly casein, which is responsible for milk’s nutritional quality, functional properties and…
Beyond Raids: Should Regulators Also Be Measured by Prevention?
Tukaram Mundhe has never been an easy man to ignore. Across a 21-year career and 25 transfers, the 2005-batch IAS officer has built a reputation — in Solapur, in Nashik, and now at the helm of Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration — as someone who enforces rules without exception and without regard for whose interests…
Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down on Iconic Food Brands
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the leadership of newly appointed Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has intensified its “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign, taking strict action against several well-known food establishments over hygiene and food safety violations. During a two-day statewide drive, FDA officials conducted 24 targeted raids across Maharashtra, focusing on dairy establishments, hotels,…
Maharashtra Fake Milk Racket Sparks Food Safety Alarm
Maharashtra’s recent crackdown on a large-scale synthetic milk racket has highlighted how adulterated milk can be manufactured using detergent powder, palm oil, shampoo, low-grade milk powder and chemical additives to closely resemble genuine milk in appearance and fat content, raising serious public health concerns. According to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigators suspect…