Indore Milk Union Raises Farmer Procurement Rates
The Indore Cooperative Milk Union has raised the purchase price of milk from farmers by over 2%, moving from ₹820 to ₹840 per kg of fat, effective September 11, 2025. This decision comes at a time when the union is also expanding its reach by forming 550 new milk committees, increasing the total from around…
Political Influence Reshapes Amul Board Elections
Anand — The recent board elections at the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (Amul Dairy) have reignited long-running concerns about political interference in India’s storied dairy cooperatives. In a decisive outcome this month, BJP-backed candidates won 11 of 13 seats on the Amul board — four uncontested and seven in voting rounds that recorded…
India Stands Firm on Dairy in EU FTA Talks
India and the European Union are holding their 13th round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in New Delhi, with discussions expected to run through mid-September. The government has made it clear that while it is committed to concluding the deal, it will not compromise on sensitive sectors like dairy and agriculture. Commerce Minister Piyush…
Amul Says No Price Cut for Pouch Milk; GST Relief Only for UHT Milk
Amul has clarified that the price of its fresh pouch milk will remain unchanged even after the implementation of “GST 2.0” on September 22, 2025. The company says this is because pouch milk has always attracted zero percent GST, so there is no tax relief to be passed on in that segment. Only UHT (Ultra-High…
India’s Small Dairy Farms Play Key Role in Emissions Reduction
India’s smallholder dairy farms—responsible for the majority of the country’s milk supply—are critical to reducing global dairy-related greenhouse gas emissions. However, their low productivity makes Indian dairy among the most carbon-intensive worldwide. The average milk yield per cow in India is just 1,700 kg per year, which is only 16% of North America’s and 25%…
India Cuts GST on Plant-Based Milk and Meat to 5%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reduced the tax on plant-based milk and meat alternatives to 5%, aligning it with rates applied to animal-based products. The move is being seen as a significant boost for the country’s fast-growing vegan and plant-based food sector. Until now, most plant-based products such as soy, almond, oat…
Dairy Prices Spike in Assam Ahead of GST Relief
Dairy prices in Assam have surged sharply, as traders reacted to the impending Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts by hiking retail prices. For instance, the Sitajakhala Dairy Cooperative raised the milk rate by ₹10 per liter to ₹80 and paneer prices also increased proportionally. This preemptive pricing echoes across local markets, as businesses…
UP’s Dairy Revolution: Tax Breaks, Exports & 3x Production Target
Uttar Pradesh’s government has unveiled a bold, investor-friendly roadmap aimed at transforming the dairy industry. Currently producing 1,062 lakh litres per day—accounting for 16% of India’s milk output—the state plans to triple production, create over 1 crore rural jobs, and emerge as a major global dairy exporter by 2047. Central to this strategy are significant…
MP Embraces AI to Birth of Female Calves:Up to ₹14 Lakh Subsidy
AI-Driven Breeding: Madhya Pradesh (MP) has implemented sex-sorted semen technology in collaboration with the Central Semen Station, Bhopal, to ensure a 90% likelihood of female calf births through artificial insemination—boosting milk productivity while reducing stray cattle populations. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana: The state government has introduced the “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana,” offering subsidies ranging from…
NDDB Begins Supplying Indigenous curd Starter Cultures
In a significant stride towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has commenced the supply of indigenous starter cultures to major cooperative brands such as Amul, Banas Dairy, and Mother Dairy. This move supports domestic fermentation processes essential for products like dahi and mishti doi, reducing reliance on imported cultures. The starting point…