NIAB’s affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk
NIAB’s Low-Cost Device Promises Safer Milk to Every Household, Strengthens AMR Control, and Enhances Consumer ProtectionBRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, has developed QuantM, a and affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk. It addresses a critical need in India’s dairy sector by enabling rapid, low-cost, and accurate milk quality monitoring.Somatic cell…
Aavin may face GST notice for not cutting milk prices
Despite the GST on many dairy products being slashed from 12 % to 5 %, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned dairy cooperative Aavin has not yet reduced the prices of its products. This has sparked public criticism and political pressure, as rival cooperatives like Amul and Nandini have already passed on the benefit to consumers. Sources confirmed…
Bangla dairy prices stay same despite GST cut
The Central government has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all milk products under its latest tax reform. However, prices of milk products sold by Bangla Dairy in parts of West Bengal, including North 24 Parganas, have not yet come down and consumers continue to purchase these products at old rates, despite dealers…
Delhi GST Cut Slashes Dairy Prices by 6–12%
The Delhi government’s recent GST rate revisions reduce taxes on essential items including dairy—milk, paneer, ghee, butter, UHT milk—making them 6–12 percent cheaper. While consumers benefit immediately, the move promises ripple effects across the dairy value chain: increased consumption, higher sales volumes, and improved farmer incomes. Industry Insights (Dairy Focus): The newly announced GST cuts…
GCMMF Pledges ₹10,000 Cr to Expand Dairy & Food Capacity
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), better known as the parent of the Amul brand, has announced an ambitious plan to invest ₹10,000 crore over the next two to three years. The capital will be channelled into building 10–12 new plants covering dairy, ice cream, and food product lines to bolster processing capacities and…
Sirsa Dairy Farmers Hit by Sudden Milk Buyer Exit
Farmers in Sirsa (along with those in neighbouring Punjab and Rajasthan) are reeling following the abrupt withdrawal of a private milk collection firm which had for years been a major buyer of their milk. The company had encouraged these farmers since 2004 to invest in dairy: building sheds, buying animals, and taking bank loans. In…
Banas Dairy Pledges 30% Methane Cut in Major Climate Push
Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest dairy cooperative, has launched a major initiative called the Banas Methane Management Program (BMMP) to cut methane emissions from its herd of 3 million cattle by up to 30% annually. It is doing this in partnership with climate-tech firm eVerse.AI, which provides technologies for livestock monitoring and methane measurement. The program…
Milky Mist passes GST benefits to consumers
Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited (“Milky Mist”) announced a revision in its prices of its products to pass on the benefits of recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate revisions to consumers while ensuring that farmers receive direct support through increased milk procurement prices. Following the latest GST revisions, Milky Mist has reduced the Maximum…
Tamil Nadu Farmers Demand ₹15/L Raise Amid Rising Milk Costs
Dairy farmers under the banner of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association staged a protest at Salem’s Aavin union demanding that the government raise the milk procurement price by Rs 15 per litre. Farmers say the current rates—Rs 38 per litre for cow milk and Rs 48 per litre for buffalo milk—are no longer sustainable in…
India Says No to US Farm Imports: Prioritizing Self-Reliance
Eminent agricultural scientist Ashok Gulati has urged India to relax tariffs on US imports of soybean, corn, and skimmed milk powder, warning of missed export opportunities amounting to US$50 billion if India does not open up its agriculture and dairy sectors. He questioned why tariffs on soybean, corn, and milk remain between 50-60%, while edible…