India’s Dairy Strength and Its Silent Crisis
Globally, annual milk production stands at nearly 966 million tonnes, and India alone contributes close to one-fourth of this volume. In 2023-24, India produced about 239 million tonnes of milk, supported by a high per capita availability of 471 grams per day. Approximately half of this output comes from cow milk, while buffalo milk accounts…
High-Fat Cheese, Cream Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A higher intake of high-fat cheese and high-fat cream, but not low-fat dairy products, was associated with a lower risk for dementia, independent of lifestyle factors and overall diet quality, results of a large Swedish population-based study showed. However, the investigators emphasized that the observational study design does not prove a causal link, and outside…
India’s Dairy Sector Emerges as Climate Adaptation Opportunity
India’s dairy industry — beyond being the world’s largest milk producer — is now being recognised as a strategic climate adaptation frontier where investments in resilience can protect both rural livelihoods and long-term food security. A recent analysis by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) highlights how climate change impacts — including heat stress, water scarcity, fodder…
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…