NCLT clears Milk Mantra–Hatsun Agro merger
India’s dairy sector saw a significant consolidation after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the merger of Milk Mantra Dairy Private Limited with Hatsun Agro Product Limited. The Cuttack Bench issued the order on March 10, 2026, sanctioning the Scheme of Amalgamation with retrospective effect from April 1, 2025. Milk Mantra Dairy, a wholly-owned…
White Revolution 2.0 to Boost Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has launched a cooperative-led “White Revolution 2.0” aimed at expanding dairy cooperative coverage, generating employment and empowering women farmers while strengthening the organised dairy sector. The initiative targets a 50% increase in milk procurement by dairy cooperatives over the next five years, with procurement expected to reach 1,007 lakh kg per…
1.5 Lakh Kg Expired Amul Products Destroyed in Jaipur
In a major food safety crackdown, authorities in Jaipur destroyed around 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired Amul-branded packaged food products after uncovering an alleged scheme to erase expiry dates and resell the items in the market. The action followed a complaint lodged through the Rajasthan government’s 181 public grievance helpline, prompting a raid by officials…
Summer Heat to Stress India’s Dairy Cold Chain
India’s dairy industry could face a major operational test this summer as rising temperatures and growing demand for chilled dairy products put increasing pressure on the country’s cold-chain infrastructure. Industry experts note that above-normal temperatures and longer heat spells are expected across many regions, raising the risk of spoilage and logistical challenges across the dairy…
TN Milk Output Claim Sparks Data Dispute
A debate has emerged over Tamil Nadu’s milk production after the Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers’ Welfare Association (TNMDWA) challenged claims made by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin that the State produces 3 crore litres of milk per day. The Chief Minister made the statement during an interaction at the “Kanavugal Meipadum” event held at the Chennai…
UP Approves Dairy Expansion in Bundelkhand
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a proposal to expand dairy processing capacity in the Bundelkhand region by setting up a new dairy plant and upgrading an existing facility to strengthen the dairy value chain and support farmers. The decision was cleared in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath. Under the plan, a new…
Bitter Milk: Lessons from Rajamahendravaram Case
The milk adulteration tragedy in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district has raised serious concerns about food safety, regulatory oversight and the vulnerability of consumers to contaminated dairy supplies. The incident, linked to milk supplied by a local dairy, led to multiple cases of acute illness and deaths, with reports indicating that nine people…
Sangam Dairy Chief Slams ‘Fake Propaganda’ Claims
Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar, who is also a **Sangam Dairy chairman and MLA from Ponnur, strongly criticised leaders of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), accusing them of spreading false propaganda and baseless allegations against him and the cooperative dairy. Speaking in Amaravati, he dismissed claims that he had hurriedly changed the colours of the Vaishnavi Dairy…
Nandini Demand Boosts Profits for Dairy Farmers
Rising demand for Nandini dairy products has significantly increased revenues for the Chikkaballapur District Milk Producers Cooperative Union (CHIMUL) in Karnataka, enabling the cooperative to share profits with milk-supplying farmers. The union reported a profit of about ₹2 crore and announced an additional incentive payment of ₹1.50 per litre of milk to farmers, which will…
TG Dairy Seeks Action Over ‘Vijaya’ Brand Misuse
The Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Limited (TGDDCF) has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to immediately stop the unauthorised use of the “Vijaya” dairy brand in Telangana, alleging that substandard milk and dairy products are being sold in the state through private franchise networks. Addressing a press conference, TGDDCF Chairman Gutha Amith Kumar Reddy said…