Lactose-Free Milk Market Gains Momentum in India
The market for lactose-free milk and specialised dairy products is rapidly gaining traction in India, driven by rising health awareness, an increasing number of consumers recognising lactose intolerance, and innovations in packaging and distribution that are helping this segment move from niche to mainstream status. According to industry reports, India’s fluid milk production is projected…
Audit Uncovers Massive Livestock Carcass Burden in Punjab
A landmark audit of livestock fatalities in Punjab has exposed a vast and largely unregulated livestock carcass disposal challenge, highlighting environmental and public health risks in India’s high-milk-producing state. The findings show that more than 24,000 cattle carcasses are discarded every month across 5,541 sites, most of which are unmanaged and informal. The data was…
Subhashis Basu Named Chief Business Officer Dairy Britannia Bel Foods
Britannia Industries has announced the appointment of Subhashis Basu as Chief Executive Officer of Britannia Bel Foods and Chief Business Officer – Dairy at Britannia, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s dairy and cheese portfolio amid intensifying competition and evolving consumer preferences . In his expanded role, Subhashis Basu will lead Britannia’s dairy business…
India Keeps Agriculture & Dairy Out of FTAs to Protect Farmers
India has recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, following earlier pacts with Australia, the UK, the UAE, Oman and the European Free Trade Association, while deliberately excluding agriculture and dairy from these deals to safeguard domestic producers. The strategy reflects India’s cautious approach after withdrawing from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
Biogas Set to Spark Rural Energy Revolution in India
Biogas is emerging as a transformative rural energy solution in India, with clean fuel generation, waste management and farmer livelihoods at the core of its transition from niche technology to mainstream rural infrastructure. Industry experts and energy leaders highlight that biogas — including compressed bio-gas (CBG) — is not just an alternative fuel but a…
FMCG Engine Stabilises Post-GST 2.0; Demand Set to Rebound
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is showing clear signs of recovery after initial disruptions caused by the rollout of GST 2.0, with companies reporting stabilisation of operations and preparing for renewed demand growth in the coming quarters. Following the GST structure revision, the FMCG industry faced a transitional slowdown as supply chains, inventory strategies,…
Customer Experience & Value to Fuel India’s Food Delivery in 2026
India’s food delivery sector is poised for significant expansion in 2026, with customer experience, delivery speed and value-conscious consumption identified as the key drivers of growth, according to insights from major platforms Swiggy and magicpin. Anshoo Sharma, CEO & Founder of magicpin — one of India’s largest food delivery marketplaces — emphasised that deeper merchant…
Cooperatives & Private Sector: Competing or Complementing?
India’s dairy sector stands on two strong but often polarised pillars—the cooperative movement and the private sector. Cooperatives continue to procure nearly 50% of organised milk, ensuring inclusion, scale, and price assurance for millions of farmers. The private sector, meanwhile, has driven growth in branded products, modern processing, and channel innovation. The debate is no…
Value added dairy products share may touch 45% in FY 27
Food Processing Sector Seen Growing 11–13% in FY26–FY27 on Value-Added Demand: CRISIL India’s food processing sector is expected to grow at a strong 11–13% CAGR in FY26 and FY27, up from ~10% in FY25, driven by rising demand for value-added products such as butter, ghee, paneer, curd and ice cream, according to CRISIL. A key…
FSSAI Crackdown Aims to Uplift India Dairy Quality Standards
India’s dairy sector is undergoing a regulatory inflection point with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stepping up enforcement to tackle widespread adulteration, misbranding, and quality non-compliance across milk and milk-product supply chains. Recent actions by the apex food regulator signal a shift from passive oversight to active corrective and preventive measures…