Milma Achieves ₹4,327 Cr Revenue, Enhances Farmer Incentives
The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has reported a record revenue of ₹4,327 crore, marking a significant milestone in its operations. In response to this achievement, Milma is set to enhance incentives for dairy farmers, aiming to bolster milk production and ensure consistent supply. The federation’s strategic initiatives focus on strengthening the dairy sector’s…
Shreeja & Mother Dairy to Build Plants in Andhra
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced significant investments by Shreeja Milk Producer Organisation and Mother Dairy in Kuppam, Chittoor district, as part of the state’s ‘Swarna Andhra’ vision. Shreeja plans to establish a dairy and animal feed processing unit, while Mother Dairy will set up a fruit pulp processing facility. These projects…
Cooler Summer Dampens Dairy Sales Growth
India’s dairy sector is experiencing a slowdown in the sales of summer-centric products such as curd, buttermilk, and ice creams due to an unexpectedly cooler summer and increased rainfall. Mother Dairy, a major supplier in the Delhi-NCR region, has revised its projected growth for these products downward by 10%. The company attributes this decline to…
Amul Converts Whey to Bioethanol, Eyes ₹700 Cr Boost
Amul, India’s leading dairy cooperative, has successfully completed a large-scale trial to produce bioethanol from whey—a byproduct of cheese and paneer production. Conducted at the Shree Narmada Khand Udhyog Sahkari Mandli Ltd facility in Bharuch, Gujarat, the trial processed 4.5 lakh litres of whey to yield 20,000 litres of rectified spirit with 96.71% ethanol content,…
Milky Mist Plans ₹2,000 Cr IPO to Expand Nationwide
Milky Mist, a prominent dairy brand based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, is preparing for a ₹2,000 crore initial public offering (IPO) to support its expansion across India. The company has transitioned from a private limited to a public limited entity, now operating as Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited, and has appointed independent directors Radha Venkatakrishnan…
Tamil Nadu Targets 40 Lakh Litre Daily Milk Output
Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, has called upon more farmers to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Aavin) to boost daily milk production from the current 35 lakh litres to 40 lakh litres. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s milk supply and strengthen the cooperative…
India-US Dairy Trade Talks Face Stalemate
India and the United States are in the final stages of negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, with agriculture and dairy sectors emerging as significant sticking points. India is advocating for a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal, seeking complete elimination of tariffs on goods from both sides. However, the U.S. is reportedly insisting on maintaining a 10% tariff…
Sudha Milk Prices Hiked by ₹2–₹3/Litre in Bihar
The Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd (Comfed) has announced a price increase of ₹2–₹3 per litre for Sudha milk, effective from May 22, 2025. This hike applies to all milk variants and is implemented across Bihar and Jharkhand. The decision comes in the wake of rising operational costs and follows similar price adjustments by…
Govt to Establish 3 Multi-State Cooperatives for Dairy Sector Growth
The Indian government has announced the formation of three new multi-state cooperative societies aimed at bolstering the dairy sector’s sustainability and efficiency. This initiative focuses on enhancing animal feed production, implementing effective dung management practices, and promoting the circular use of dead cattle residues. Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who chaired the meeting on sustainability…
AI-Driven Startup MooRakshak Boosts Dairy Yields
MooRakshak Bio Sciences, an agritech startup incubated at IIT Kanpur, is revolutionizing India’s dairy sector through precision cattle nutrition. Leveraging AI and image processing, the company provides data-driven, cost-effective feed recommendations tailored to individual cattle needs. This approach has led to increased milk yields, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved farmer incomes. The startup’s platform…