Godrej Agrovet inks Rs 70 cr MoU to expand dairy in Andhra
Godrej Agrovet Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government, committing to an investment of approximately ₹ 70 crore for enhancing dairy processing and value-added product capacity in the state. The MoU, signed in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Sunil Kataria (MD & CEO…
Parag Milk: Q2 Profit Jumps 56% as New-Age Business Grows
Parag Milk Foods Ltd, one of India’s prominent dairy players, has delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of FY 2025-26 (ended September 30). Consolidated revenue rose by 15.58% year-on-year to ₹1,025.98 crore, up from ₹887.61 crore a year ago. At the same time, net profit surged 56.28% to ₹45.65 crore, up from ₹29.21…
Indian Dairy Outlook: Signs of Strength Amid Challenges
India’s dairy sector is showing a mix of resilience and volatility, as highlighted in Zerodha’s A Glass Half Full for Indian Dairy. The latest quarterly results of listed dairy companies—Hatsun Agro, Heritage Foods, and Dodla Dairy—reflect both the opportunities and pressures shaping the industry. Hatsun Agro emerged the strongest performer with a 17% year-on-year revenue…
Tetra Pak Showcases cost reduction Solutions at Drinktec2025
Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is showcasing a portfolio of cutting-edge solutions at Drinktec India 2025 in Mumbai. The exhibit underscores Tetra Pak’s commitment to enabling India’s beverage producers to achieve higher productivity, lower total cost of ownership, and unlock value through technology, sustainability, and design thinking. Key highlights of the…
India’s milk demand to surge further in 2025
India’s milk consumption is poised for further expansion in 2025, buoyed by improving incomes, changing consumption habits and stronger organised dairy infrastructure. According to FAS’s recent Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report, household demand for fluid milk in India is set to reach around 91 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, up from about 89…
81 tonnes of butter worth Rs 4.21 cr supplied to Aavin found spoiled
The Tamil Nadu Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Federation (Aavin) says it procured 81 tonnes of butter in October to meet festive demand, only for the consignment to be discovered spoiled a few weeks later. The butter, supplied by Kirpa Ram Dairy Private Limited (based in Uttar Pradesh), was valued at ₹4.21 crore. After complaints from staff…
Bengal’s Banglar Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 4/litre
Banglar Dairy, the West Bengal government’s own milk brand, has raised its retail milk prices by Rs 4 per litre, effective November 2025. The hike applies across its product range: its premium “Supreme” variant now sells at Rs 60 per litre (up from Rs 56); “Tripti” milk has been increased to Rs 54 (from Rs…
Goa invokes ESMA to prevent dairy strike at Goa Dairy
The Goa State Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (popularly known as “Goa Dairy”) will remain unaffected by strike action for the next six months after the Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1988 (ESMA) was invoked by the Government of Goa. The move comes in response to a strike notice issued by dairy union workers of the…
Akhilesh Yadav seeks ‘white paper’ on Parag milk plants
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh of corruption in the dairy sector and demanded a “white paper” on the condition of Parag milk plants. Sharing an advertisement by Amul (GCMMF) on X — which announced its recognition as the World’s No. 1 Cooperative in…
Hatsun Agro rises as value-added dairy leader
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP), India’s largest private-sector dairy company, has strengthened its leadership in the southern market and is expanding its footprint across the country. Known for its flagship Arokya milk and Arun Icecreams, the company has diversified into a broad range of value-added dairy products including ghee, curd, skimmed milk powder, butter, and…