GST Cut Could Make India a Dairy Export Powerhouse
R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., has called for a uniform reduction of GST on all dairy products—from the existing 12% to 5%, including ghee and ice cream. He argues this could dramatically boost India’s dairy industry, empowering farmers, increasing domestic demand, and transforming India into a global exporter. India’s annual milk production…
Banas Dairy Disburses ₹2,910 Cr to Farmers
At its 57th Annual General Meeting held in Badarpura, Banaskantha, Banas Dairy (Asia’s largest dairy cooperative) announced a historic total disbursement of ₹2,909.8 crore to stakeholders. The Times of India Of this, ₹2,131 crore was paid directly to registered milk producers—a robust 18.32% year-on-year increase. Additionally, ₹778.12 crore was allocated to milk cooperative societies. Chairman…
Paras Dairy Eyes New Markets with ₹100 Cr Cheese Expansion
Paras Dairy, under VRS Foods Ltd, is charting new territory by expanding its Galacia Cheese portfolio into western and southern India—a strategic move beyond its existing North India presence. Launched in March for HORECA channels (hotels, restaurants, catering), QSRs, and institutional kitchens, the brand plans to tap retail outlets within the next 6–8 months. Anchoring…
Dairy Contributes 25% of India’s F&B Sector: ED NDDB
India’s food processing sector projected to be among the fastest-growing industries in the coming years and the government is permitting 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the F&B segment. India’s food processing and ingredients sector is growing at 8.8 percent CAGR, projected to double by 2030, while food-tech outpaces global benchmarks at 14 percent CAGR….
India’s Dairy Exports Surge 80% to $493M in FY 2024-25
India’s dairy exports soared by 80% in FY 2024-25, reaching $492.9 million, with volumes climbing to 113,350.4 metric tonnes—a 77.9% year-on-year increase. Key export destinations included the UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. This growth is propelled by India’s standing as the world’s largest milk producer and a decade of consistent volume gains. Industry…
SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN COOP DAIRY
Dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 3.5% to the national economy (as per National Accounts Statistics). In 2023-24, India’s milk production stood at 239.3 million metric tonnes (MMT), representing 25% of global production. About 88 MMT (37%) was consumed at the producer level, leaving a marketable surplus of 150 MMT. Of this…
Milma Unveils ₹70 “Cow Milk” Bottle This Onam
Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has rolled out a new one-litre “Milma Cow Milk” bottle, priced at ₹70—just ahead of the Onam festival . The launch, officiated by Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchurani and presided over by Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal, marks Milma’s entry into packaged bottled milk, aiming to…
Remembering again-Story of the Amul Girl’s Origin
In 1966, advertising legend Sylvester daCunha was tasked with creating a memorable mascot for Amul Butter. After reviewing over 712 photographs and failing to find the right match, he remembered the children of a close Malayali friend. One photo stood out immediately: a mischievous, one-and-a-half-year-old girl wearing a polka-dotted dress—Shobha Tharoor, sister of MP Shashi…
Plant Coagulants Clean Dairy Wastewater, Study Shows
India, the world’s leading milk producer, generated an estimated 239 million tonnes of milk in 2024—about 25% of global output—and consequently, 2.5 times more wastewater than the milk processed . Dairy processing—especially for products like yoghurt, butter, and cheese—demands large volumes of water, resulting in wastewater rich in organic matter, fats, suspended solids, and industrial…
Government of India stays out of milk pricing decisions
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India does not regulate the procurement and sale prices of milk. These are determined by cooperative and private dairies based on factors such as cost of production, stocks of dairy commodities (e.g., white butter, skimmed milk powder), and prevailing domestic and international market conditions. However,…