Bengaluru Doctor Booked Over Defamatory Social Media Claims on Nandini Dairy
A Bengaluru doctor has been booked for allegedly sharing defamatory social media posts about Nandini dairy products, prompting a police complaint from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on grounds of harming brand reputation and consumer trust. The posts — widely circulated on social platforms — reportedly contained unverified claims about product quality and safety, triggering…
Sikkim delegation visits Banas Dairy
A high-level delegation from the Government of Sikkim visited Banas Dairy during its official engagements in Gujarat. The delegation was led by Arun Kumar Upreti, Minister for Cooperation and Rural Development Department (RDD), along with PRCS-cum-Secretary Mrs. Jabi Thapa. Established in 1969, Banas Dairy, formally known as Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd, is…
AI Revolutionises Dairy Cattle Health Management in India
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the dairy farming landscape in India, offering scalable tools to enhance cattle health diagnostics, optimise productivity and improve economic outcomes for smallholder producers. With dairy forming a cornerstone of rural incomes and nutrition security, stakeholders are turning to AI-enabled solutions — from computer vision systems to predictive analytics —…
Milk Prices Jump to ₹90/L Ahead of Ramzan, Straining Budgets
Fresh milk prices in parts of Bhiwandi and surrounding Mumbai fringe markets have climbed sharply to around ₹90 per litre just before the start of Ramzan, raising concerns among consumers and households about rising dairy costs. Dealers and retailers attributed the surge to seasonal demand pressures, higher procurement costs and constrained local supplies during the…
TTD Chairman: KMF Supplied 62% of Ghee, Allegations False
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially dismissed claims of preferential treatment to Indapur Dairy in supplying ghee for prasadam, clarifying that Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) supplied a majority — 62 % of the temple’s total ghee requirement — under routine procurement. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu described allegations directed at Indapur Dairy as “completely false…
Mohan Yadav Budget Gives a Strategic Push to Dairy Products Market
The Madhya Pradesh government’s third consecutive budget — a historic ₹4.38 lakh crore outlay framed as the state’s first rolling budget — has placed dairy and allied sectors firmly on the development map with targeted schemes and fiscal allocations aimed at strengthening market demand and rural incomes. The budget, presented on 18 February 2026, includes…
Consumer Companies, Including Dairy Players, Gear Up for Summer With Caution
As India enters the summer season, leading consumer goods companies — particularly those with dairy-linked products and chilled portfolios — are preparing for a surge in demand, while also exercising strategic caution amid inflationary pressures, supply chain uncertainties and evolving consumption patterns. (The Financial Express) Industry executives note that summer months have historically driven higher…
Mysuru Dairy Women Farmers Fight for Fair Pricing & Value Share
In a compelling grassroots movement emerging from Mysuru, Karnataka, a collective of women dairy farmers has stepped forward to demand fair milk pricing and equitable value share in the dairy value chain. Spurred by rising input costs and stagnant farmgate prices, these women — traditionally unpaid or marginally compensated contributors to dairy families — are…
Govt Firm on India–US Trade Pact: Farmers & Dairy Fully Protected
In a decisive clarification amid ongoing discussions on the India–US Trade Agreement, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphatically rejected speculation that agricultural and dairy products would be opened up to US imports. Speaking from Jaipur, the minister reiterated that under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s directives, farmers’ interests remain paramount and there will…
Britannia To Scale E-Commerce, Eyes Regional Rivals with Startup Mindset
Packaged food major Britannia Industries Ltd is intensifying its focus on e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels to combat rising competition from nimble regional players and digitally native brands. The company’s leadership says it will adopt a “startup mentality” — embracing agility, experimentation and faster product launches — to accelerate growth in online and modern retail segments…