Supreme Court Confirms 5% GST on Badam-Flavoured Milk
On Friday, the Supreme Court rejected a plea by the Revenue Department challenging a decision by the Andhra Pradesh High Court about GST on badam-flavoured milk. The High Court had ruled that only 5% GST should apply. Therefore, experts think the GST Council might now look into reviewing the tax rate on flavoured milk products….
High Court Rules Flavoured Milk as Milk, Not Beverage for GST
In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has sided with Dodla Dairy Limited, determining that flavoured milk should be classified under GST Tariff Heading 0402 99 90, which attracts a 5% tax rate, rather than under Heading 2202 99 30, which carries a 12% rate. This decision overturns a previous demand by the…
FSSAI Releases Consultation Paper on Analogue Dairy Compliance
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a consultation paper addressing compliance issues related to analogue dairy products. This initiative aims to gather feedback from stakeholders to ensure that such products meet established safety and quality standards. Analogue dairy products, which are substitutes for traditional dairy items, have seen increased market…
PAN Data to Transform Dairy Cooperatives, GDP Metrics
In a significant development for India’s cooperative sector, Cooperation Secretary Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the vital role of PAN (Permanent Account Number) data collection from cooperative societies in ensuring accurate GDP estimation and policy formulation. Speaking at a government event, Kumar revealed that India’s vast network of over 8 lakh cooperative societies has long operated in…
Climate change and Fodder crisis in India dairying
India is the world’s largest producer of milk, contributing nearly 22% of global milk production. The dairy industry plays a vital role in rural livelihoods, food security, and the national economy. However, the sector is increasingly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change, particularly through disruptions in fodder production. These challenges not only affect…
China has banned reconstituted milk in sterilized milk
China has officially banned the use of reconstituted milk in the production of sterilized milk under the latest revision of its national food safety standards, aiming to enhance dairy product quality and support the development of the domestic dairy industry. The revision, among 50 new standards and nine amendments issued concerning national food safety, will…
Business Prospects of Bovine IVF and Dairy Genetics in India
The dairy industry has long been a pillar of rural economies throughout India’s enormous and varied agricultural environment. With over 300 million cows and buffaloes nationwide, dairy farming is an important sector that supports millions of farmers. However, issues with milk yield, genetic quality, disease control, and herd management techniques have historically hampered the sector’s…
Cooperative university to power dairy sector-Meenesh Shah
In a historic move set to redefine the future of India’s cooperative landscape, the Government of India has announced the establishment of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) — the country’s first dedicated university for cooperative education The Government’s belief in the power of cooperatives in rural development and nation-building has led to pathbreaking initiatives under the…
India’s import guidelines in line with social norms-GTRI report
Experts have underlined that several of India’s import guidelines are in lines with domestic economic needs and social ethos, even as a new report by the US Trade Representative has flagged concerns around several tariff and non tariff barriers imposed by India. “Many of the proposed changes—in areas like agriculture, digital governance, and public health—pose…
Well-planned agenda to propagate dairy analogues and veganism
A “well-planned agenda” to propagate analogous dairy products and veganism is being run against the dairy sector, a Government official said on a visit to India’s Milk Capital Anand, on Tuesday. “We face challenges globally. We are also in a phase where the consumer is aware. But at the same time, people are trying to bring…