Weak Monsoon Start Raises Kharif Crop Concerns
India’s 2026 southwest monsoon has begun on a weak footing, raising concerns over the outlook for the upcoming kharif cropping season and its potential impact on agricultural production, rural incomes, and food inflation. According to a report by 360 ONE Capital Research, cumulative rainfall as of June 17 stood at 46.2 mm against the normal…
Madhur Dairy Expands Capacity with ₹128 Crore Plant
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Madhur Dairy’s new automated milk processing and packaging plant (Unit-2) at Dashela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a major boost for India’s cooperative dairy sector. Built across 15 acres at a cost of ₹128 crore, the facility currently processes 2.5 lakh litres of milk per day and is designed…
Aavin Milk Supply Faces Disruption Amid Distributor Strike
Milk supply across parts of Tamil Nadu could face disruptions as Aavin distributors in Madurai launched a strike over pending demands related to distribution operations and dealer concerns. The protest is expected to impact the movement and availability of Aavin milk packets in several areas if the issue remains unresolved. According to reports, distributors have…
Telangana to Supply Vijaya Milk to 27 Lakh Students
The Telangana government has announced plans to provide Vijaya Dairy milk to more than 27 lakh students studying in government schools and anganwadis as part of its broader nutrition and education welfare initiatives. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed the proposal during a high-level meeting with Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari and senior officials,…
FSSAI Flags Param Dairy, Bikanervala Over Complaints
India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to Param Dairy Limited and Bikanervala as part of a wider enforcement drive against food business operators for alleged violations related to food safety, labelling, branding, and consumer complaints. Param Dairy was served a notice following allegations of fungal…
Climate Change Threatens Milk Quality and Output
Climate change is emerging as a growing threat not only to the quantity of milk produced worldwide but also to overall dairy productivity, despite significant investments in cooling technologies and farm adaptation measures. New research analyzing data from more than 130,000 dairy cows across Israel over a 12-year period found that a single day of…
Congress Alleges ₹1,000 Crore Irregularities in Sumul Polls
The upcoming elections of Surat-based Sumul Dairy have sparked a political controversy after Congress leaders alleged irregularities worth nearly ₹1,000 crore linked to the functioning and election process of the dairy cooperative. According to reports, Congress has accused the BJP of exerting political influence over the cooperative’s electoral process and raised concerns regarding financial decisions,…
Asahi Brings Century-Old CALPIS Dairy Drink to India
Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings has announced its entry into India’s non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage market through the launch of its iconic CALPIS dairy-based drink in partnership with Varun Beverages Limited (VBL). The strategic alliance marks Asahi’s first move into India’s rapidly growing beverage sector, with CALPIS scheduled to launch in the second half of…
825 Kg Adulterated Paneer Seized in Hyderabad
In a major food safety enforcement action, authorities in Hyderabad seized 825 kg of adulterated paneer during inspections aimed at curbing the sale of unsafe dairy products in the city. The paneer was found to be unfit for human consumption, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. The seizure forms part of an…
Amul Sees Ice Cream Boom, No Milk Price Hike Planned
Amul has reported a strong surge in summer demand, with Managing Director Jayen Mehta stating that ice cream sales jumped by 55% in May 2026 as extreme temperatures boosted consumption across India. Speaking to ET Now, Mehta said the company does not foresee any immediate increase in milk prices despite rising demand, providing relief to…