Losing Rs 1.25 per liter of milk supplied to Aavin-Farmers
A section of milk producers supplying milk to Aavin has demanded an increase of Rs 12 per litre in the procurement price, citing rising costs of cattle feed and mineral mixtures. The farmers said they spend an average of Rs 50 per litre to produce cow milk and Rs 60 per litre for buffalo milk….
Ananda Dairy Targets Rs 10,000 Cr Revenue by 2030
Ananda Dairy Ltd has set an ambitious growth agenda, aiming to scale its annual turnover to ₹10,000 crore by 2030, a significant leap from its ~₹1,700 crore turnover in FY 2024. The privately held dairy company plans to achieve this milestone through expanded processing capacity, product diversification and deeper market penetration across India’s rapidly growing…
47K Women Gain Self-Reliance Via Dairy in Uttar Pradesh
Nearly 47,000 rural women in the Gorakhpur division of Uttar Pradesh have achieved financial self-reliance by participating in the dairy value chain under the Shri Baba Gorakhnath Kripa Milk Producer Organisation (MPO), an initiative supported by the State Rural Livelihood Mission and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Established on November 26, 2023, the MPO…
India-US trade pact Interest of agri dairy completely protected
India has ensured the interests of its sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors are completely protected in the bilateral trade pact that it is finalising with the US following months of negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. Hours after US President Donald Trump announced cut in tariff to 18 per cent from…
Heritage Foods Welcomes Budget Focus on Dairy Sector
Heritage Foods Ltd has lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 for its renewed policy support for India’s dairy industry, highlighting initiatives that it believes will strengthen farmer incomes, boost cooperatives and advance rural livelihoods. The company sees the Budget’s focus on animal husbandry and dairy as a positive signal for long-term sector growth. Heritage Foods Ltd…
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…
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…
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…
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…