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…
India Eyes Dairy Export Boost Amid U.S. Tariff Shifts
Media reports have suggested that retaliatory tariffs against American dairy may create an opening for India. While such optimism is understandable, a closer look reveals that these expectations warrant a more cautious assessment. India, the world’s largest milk producer, produces about 240 mn tonnes of milk annually. Yet, it accounts for less than 0.5% of…
India to Ease Liquidation of Defunct Dairy Cooperatives
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced that the central government will soon introduce a policy to expedite the liquidation of defunct Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and facilitate the registration of new ones. This initiative aims to revitalize the cooperative sector, particularly in the dairy industry. The government plans to establish 200,000 new…
Dodla Dairy Q4 Profit Surges 45% to ₹68 Cr
Dodla Dairy reported a 45.12% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹67.96 crore for Q4 FY25, up from ₹46.83 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations grew by 15.51% to ₹909.62 crore, compared to ₹787.44 crore in the previous year. For the full fiscal year, the company achieved a profit after…
Comfed Expands Globally as Bihar’s Dairy Network Grows
The Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd (Comfed), operating under the Sudha brand, is scaling up its operations with an eye on international markets. Established in 1983 under the guidance of Verghese Kurien, Comfed has transformed from a struggling state initiative into a cooperative with an annual turnover of ₹1,500 crore and profits nearing ₹40…
Revenue of Heritage Foods Soars by 9 percent to 4134 crore
The strong performance of Heritage Foods was attributed to increased market share in key segments such as curd and paneer, expanded distribution, and growth in its value-added products (VAP) portfolio. The VAP segment saw revenue jump 19% YoY to Rs 4,198 million and now contributes 40.6% of the company’s total revenue. Heritage Foods Limited, one…
Chitale Bandhu Expands Snack Portfolio, Eyes Global Markets
Chitale Bandhu, a legacy dairy brand from Pune, is undergoing a significant transformation into a modern Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. With a recent ₹265 crore capacity expansion, the company aims to increase its market share in India’s ₹1 trillion salty snack market from 1% to 10%. The expansion includes the launch of new products…
Heat Stress Threatens Dairy Yields in Ludhiana
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana are grappling with a significant decline in milk production due to escalating temperatures. Experts from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) caution that milk yields could plummet by up to 30% if adequate measures aren’t taken to shield cattle from heat stress. Dr. Puneet from GADVASU highlighted that…
Amul to Establish ₹150 Cr Dairy Plant in Assam
The Assam government has approved land allocation for Gujarat-based dairy cooperative Amul to set up a dairy processing plant in Rani, Kamrup district. The plant, with an estimated investment of ₹75-150 crore, will have a processing capacity of 1 lakh litres per day and is expected to benefit around 20,000 dairy farmers. This initiative is…