Army Rejects 125 MT Milk Powder from Milkfed
The Indian Army has rejected an entire consignment of ~125 metric tonnes (MT) of whole milk powder supplied by Punjab’s state-run dairy cooperative Milkfed under its Verka brand, after two batches failed quality checks. The rejection was communicated by an Army Service Corps unit based in Jammu to the Ludhiana District Cooperative Milk Producers Union,…
Akshayakalpa Revenue Jumps 52%, Expands Reach
Premium organic dairy brand Akshayakalpa is accelerating its growth trajectory with revenues expected to reach ₹600 crore in FY26, marking a 52% increase from ₹395 crore in FY25, as it expands into new markets and strengthens its presence beyond its core southern regions. The company is entering newer geographies, including western markets such as Maharashtra,…
Damaged Dairy Delivery Sparks Quality Concerns
A viral social media video has raised serious concerns over last-mile quality control in dairy delivery after a customer alleged that a quick-commerce order from Zepto arrived with damaged and leaking dairy products, including a swollen Amul milk pouch and a torn Mother Dairy curd cup. The video, posted on March 18, 2026, has garnered…
Govt Push to Strengthen Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has outlined key initiatives to strengthen cooperative-led dairy development, noting that most District Cooperative Milk Unions and State Milk Federations currently procure milk within their respective states, although some have begun expanding beyond state boundaries. However, no formal assessment has yet been conducted on the impact of inter-state competition on the…
₹765.98 Cr Boost for Dairy Cooperatives
In a significant push to strengthen cooperative-led dairy development, the Government highlighted that under the Dairy Sahakar Yojana, implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a total financial assistance of ₹765.98 crore has been disbursed between 31 October 2021 and 19 March 2026 to support dairy projects across states. The scheme focuses on creating…
NCDC–NDDB Pact to Boost Dairy Cooperatives
In a major push to strengthen India’s cooperative dairy ecosystem, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance financing, training, and capacity-building support for dairy cooperatives. The collaboration aims to improve access to institutional credit, modernise infrastructure, and build technical capabilities…
UP Women Drive ₹5,000 Cr Dairy Boom
Rural women in Uttar Pradesh are leading a powerful dairy transformation, generating an estimated ₹5,000 crore business through organised milk production and procurement networks. Women-led groups across 31 districts are collectively procuring around 10 lakh litres of milk per day, significantly boosting both production and rural incomes. The initiative, supported by the Uttar Pradesh State…
Rising Input Costs May Push Milk Prices Up
India’s dairy sector is bracing for a potential milk price hike as input costs surge sharply, with industry players indicating that a revision in consumer prices may soon become unavoidable. Leading dairies in Maharashtra are set to hold a key meeting, with 40–50 members from Pune, Kolhapur and Sangli expected to participate, collectively handling around…
Polymer Crunch to Push Milk Prices Up
A sharp shortage of polymers used in packaging is set to drive up prices of packaged milk and other essentials, as disruptions in raw material supply and energy inputs hit India’s plastic manufacturing ecosystem. The crisis is linked to reduced availability of key inputs like polypropylene and polyethylene, widely used in milk pouches and food…
Nandini Partners RCB for IPL 2026
Karnataka Milk Federation’s flagship brand Nandini has partnered with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the official dairy partner for the IPL 2026 season, marking a strategic brand collaboration ahead of the tournament beginning March 28, 2026. The partnership brings together two major Karnataka-based brands—Nandini and RCB—with the objective of strengthening regional connect and engaging with the…