MP’s ₹38,555 Cr Dairy Mission Targets Top Spot
The Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious dairy-led rural development strategy with projects worth ₹38,555 crore aimed at transforming the state into India’s “Milk Capital.” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the government will procure the entire milk output from livestock farmers, including both cow and buffalo milk, while ensuring fair and remunerative prices…
India’s Plant-Based Milk Market Eyes $1.8Bn
India’s plant-based milk market is projected to reach USD 1,828 million by 2034, up from USD 857.7 million in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 8.33% during 2026–2034, reflecting the rapid expansion of dairy alternatives across the country. Growth is being driven by increasing lactose intolerance awareness, rising vegan and flexitarian consumption patterns, and growing…
FSSAI Opens Fast Track for Dairy Innovation via ePAAS
In a major move that could reshape innovation and premiumisation in India’s dairy sector, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has operationalised a unified digital approval mechanism through the electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS). Effective June 1, 2026, all applications related to prior approvals, risk assessments, claims, novel ingredients,…
MP Govt to Ensure Fair Milk Price for Farmers
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will procure milk directly from farmers to ensure they receive a fair price, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and farmer incomes. The initiative, highlighted by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, focuses on securing remunerative returns for livestock farmers while expanding…
Gyandhara Drives Science-Led Dairy Transformation
Gyandhara Industries Pvt. Ltd., under the leadership of Managing Director Ritu Agarwal, is advancing a science-driven and community-centric approach to transform rural dairy ecosystems, addressing long-standing inefficiencies in cattle nutrition and farmer awareness across North India. The initiative focuses on tackling a critical gap in the traditional cattle feed market, where compromises between affordability and…
India Moves to Ban Synthetic Paneer
The government is moving to prohibit analogue or “synthetic” paneer as part of a major tightening of dairy standards, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aiming to protect nutritional integrity and prevent consumer deception in one of the country’s key protein sources. The proposal, finalised by FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee in…
Milky Mist Raises ₹482 Cr in Pre-IPO Round
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has raised ₹482 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, strengthening its financial position ahead of its planned public listing. The transaction comprises a primary capital infusion of about ₹357 crore into the company and a…
Amul Exports Surge Amid West Asia Crisis
Vadodara: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) has recorded a sharp rise in dairy exports to West Asia, capitalising on supply disruptions in the region caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have opened up new demand opportunities for Indian dairy products. According to officials, exports of key products such as milk powder, butter, and ghee…
Magnum Bets Big on India’s Ice Cream Boom
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is significantly expanding its India footprint, announcing plans to increase its manufacturing base from one factory to four by setting up three new plants to tap into the country’s fast-growing ice cream market. The move comes despite current profitability pressures, as the company prioritizes long-term growth driven by surging consumer…
Sudha Eyes Global Dairy Push, PM Modi Highlights Growth
Bihar’s flagship dairy brand Sudha is accelerating its global expansion strategy, targeting key international markets including the Gulf and Southeast Asia amid rising global demand for dairy products. The brand, backed by the Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation (COMFED), showcased its capabilities at Indusfood Asia 2026 in Singapore, engaging with global buyers and distributors to…