Gokul Dairy Polls Spark Political Battle in Maharashtra
Elections to Maharashtra’s largest cooperative dairy, the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union (Gokul Dairy), have emerged as a major political contest, with ruling alliance Mahayuti joining forces to challenge Congress leader Satej Patil in a battle for control of one of the state’s most influential cooperative institutions. Established on March 16, 1963, Gokul Dairy…
Amul Exports Surge Amid West Asia Crisis
Vadodara: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) has recorded a sharp rise in dairy exports to West Asia, capitalising on supply disruptions in the region caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have opened up new demand opportunities for Indian dairy products. According to officials, exports of key products such as milk powder, butter, and ghee…
Bamul Secures ₹136 Cr Tirupati Ghee Supply Deal
Karnataka’s Bangalore Milk Union Limited (Bamul) has secured a major institutional contract to supply 2 lakh kg of Nandini ghee per month to the Tirumala Tirupati temple for the next six months, marking a significant milestone in cooperative-led dairy supply. The agreement, signed with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, is valued at around ₹136 crore, with…
Milma Milk Price Hiked by ₹4/Litre After 3 Years
Kerala’s leading cooperative Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has decided to increase milk prices by up to ₹4 per litre, marking the first price revision in the last three years, as the state government approved the move amid mounting cost pressures. The decision was taken at a Milma Board of Directors meeting, with the…
Milkfed Punjab Hikes Milk Procurement Price
Punjab’s state cooperative Milkfed Punjab has announced an increase in milk procurement prices for farmers, aiming to strengthen producer incomes amid rising input costs and reinforce the state’s dairy value chain. The price revision is expected to directly benefit dairy farmers supplying milk to the cooperative network, improving farm-level profitability while ensuring continued milk supply…
SPCDF Elects New 14-Member Board
The Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF) has successfully conducted elections for its 14-member Board of Directors, marking a key development in the governance of the multi-state dairy cooperative. The newly elected board includes prominent cooperative leaders, with Chaudhary and Mehta among those appointed as directors, reflecting continued leadership representation from within the cooperative ecosystem….
MP Targets 52 Lakh Kg Daily Milk Procurement
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to increase daily milk procurement to 52 lakh kilograms while expanding dairy activities to 26,000 villages, positioning the sector as a key driver of farmer income and rural economic growth, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during a review meeting of the state cooperative dairy federation….
Aarey & Mahanand Brands Set for Relaunch
Mumbai: Iconic dairy brands Aarey and Mahanand are set to be relaunched soon as part of a major push to strengthen the organised dairy sector, with National Dairy Development Board Chairman Meenesh Shah informing Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during a high-level meeting. The initiative comes amid concerns that only 40% of milk in the state…
Probe Sought in Multi-Crore Verka Fodder Scam
A probe has been sought into an alleged multi-crore fodder seed scam linked to the Verka Milk Plant in Chandigarh, raising serious concerns over procurement practices within the cooperative dairy system. The complaint alleges irregularities in the purchase of fodder seeds, with claims of inflated pricing and potential financial mismanagement involving significant public funds. According…
Vijaya Dairy Hikes Milk Prices from April 4
Vijaya Dairy, operated by the Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, has announced a price increase of ₹2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre for packet milk, effective April 4, 2026, citing rising production and operational costs. The revised prices will be implemented across key regions, while monthly cardholders will continue…