Sid’s Farm Scales Premium Dairy Bet with $30M Fundraise
Sid’s Farm, one of India’s fastest-growing premium dairy brands, has successfully raised $30 million in Series B funding, marking a significant milestone for value-added dairy in the evolving Indian market. The capital infusion will be deployed to expand processing capacity, extend distribution reach, enhance product innovation, and accelerate direct-to-consumer engagement — signalling strong investor confidence…
Milk subsidy to KMF dairy farmers will be Rs 7 per lit soon
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that his government intends to allocate at least 42 to 43 per cent of the benefits of government schemes to the North Karnataka region, in proportion to its geographical area and population, to address regional backwardness. The Chief Minister made the statement in the House while replying to…
Dr. T. N. Tiwari Appointed to FCCI Governing Body
In a significant development for the industry and business community, Dr. T. N. Tiwari has been appointed as a Member of the Governing Body of the Faridabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). This honour recognises his outstanding contributions to industry, leadership capabilities, and extensive professional experience. The appointment was conferred by Mr. H. K….
Lactose-Free Milk Surges as India Dairy Market Evolves
India’s dairy sector — already the world’s largest in raw milk output — is witnessing the emergence of lactose-free milk as a meaningful and fast-growing segment within the broader fluid and value-added dairy landscape. Once considered a niche category, lactose-free milk is gaining traction with a newer generation of consumers seeking digestive comfort, health benefits…
Dairy and agricultural cooperative-based economic activities
The schemes implemented to strengthen rural dairy cooperatives are as under: National Programme for Dairy Development: Various activities under NPDD Component A and B scheme of DAHD are helping strengthening of Dairy Cooperative Societies in rural areas: NPDD component B is being implemented across 9 states. The objective of the scheme is to increase sales…
India Dairy: Scalability & Investability in Cost Pressure Era
Despite India’s position as the world’s largest milk producer — nearly 248 million tonnes annually — questions are emerging about the sector’s scalability and investability in the face of escalating input costs, infrastructure gaps and evolving consumer preferences. A recent OpenPR analysis highlights that while India’s dairy market remains structurally strong, several systemic challenges could…
Adulteration Woes Boost India’s Premium & Organic Dairy Shift
In the world’s largest milk-producing nation, a renewed crackdown on adulterated dairy products has ignited a noticeable shift in consumer preferences towards premium, organic and traceable dairy brands that promise purity and farm-to-consumer transparency. India’s food safety regulator recently directed states and Union Territories to intensify enforcement against adulterated milk, paneer, khoya and other dairy…
India DDGS Market to Reach $5 Billion by 2035
India’s Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) market — a nutrient-rich co-product of grain-based ethanol production increasingly used in animal feed — is poised for rapid expansion over the next decade, according to a recent Market Research Future report. The sector, currently valued at around USD 2,500 million in 2024, is forecast to nearly double…
Bihar Unveils Two Key Farmer-Income Schemes Under Development Push
In a significant move to uplift agricultural incomes and strengthen rural livelihoods, the Bihar government has rolled out two major schemes aimed at boosting farmers’ earnings across the state. The initiatives, announced and inaugurated in Patna by state officials, are designed to modernise agricultural practices and improve market access for farm produce, with the broader…
Leadership Issue at Kheda’s AMUL Dairy Resolved
After weeks of organisational uncertainty, the leadership issue at Kheda’s AMUL Dairy has been officially resolved, bringing stability back to one of the region’s key cooperative nodes. The situation had drawn attention from both farmers and cooperative circles following internal disagreements over governance and operational direction. With the new leadership now in place, the cooperative’s…