India offers cars, dairy exports to Africa in barter push
At the CII India–Africa Business Conclave, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposed a strategic trade exchange: India could supply motor vehicles and high-quality milk products to African nations, in return importing diamonds, gold, petroleum, agricultural produce, pulses, and lentils. He highlighted this as a means to bolster India–Africa trade—currently at $82 billion—with ambitions to double it…
FSSAI and its new nutrition ratings
by R N Bhaskar FSSAI (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — https://fssai.gov.in/ — is also known as the Food Authority. It comes under the ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers (https://fssai.gov.in/flipbook.php?bookid=460&doc2=0#book2/). It was established in September 2008 for “laying down science-based standards for articles of food and to regulate their…
GST Cut Could Make India a Dairy Export Powerhouse
R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., has called for a uniform reduction of GST on all dairy products—from the existing 12% to 5%, including ghee and ice cream. He argues this could dramatically boost India’s dairy industry, empowering farmers, increasing domestic demand, and transforming India into a global exporter. India’s annual milk production…
Dairy Contributes 25% of India’s F&B Sector: ED NDDB
India’s food processing sector projected to be among the fastest-growing industries in the coming years and the government is permitting 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the F&B segment. India’s food processing and ingredients sector is growing at 8.8 percent CAGR, projected to double by 2030, while food-tech outpaces global benchmarks at 14 percent CAGR….
India’s Dairy Exports Surge 80% to $493M in FY 2024-25
India’s dairy exports soared by 80% in FY 2024-25, reaching $492.9 million, with volumes climbing to 113,350.4 metric tonnes—a 77.9% year-on-year increase. Key export destinations included the UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. This growth is propelled by India’s standing as the world’s largest milk producer and a decade of consistent volume gains. Industry…
GST Overhaul May Slash Prices on Dairy & Consumer Goods
India is set to roll out a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) overhaul, likely unveiled during the 56th GST Council meeting in September or October 2025, pending approval from the Group of Ministers (GoM) . Under the current draft, the multi-slab GST system will be simplified into two main rates: 5% and 18%, effectively…
Productivity Gains Mean Little Without Fair Pay to Farmers
As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a moment of profound gratitude and collective reflection on the nation’s remarkable journey, few narratives resonate as powerfully as the transformation of its dairy sector. We went from a country with very little milk to becoming the world leader in dairy. This wasn’t just about making more milk;…
India Holds Firm on Dairy in US Trade Talks
In response to the U.S. hike of tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, New Delhi is firmly reiterating its protection of sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, which remain non-negotiable. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to protect rural livelihoods even at significant political cost, standing strong against pressure to open the dairy sector…
Dairy Processing centres and development in Bihar
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India is implementing the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) scheme across the country to complement and supplement the efforts for milk processing infrastructure made by the State Government. NPDD scheme is being implemented with following 2 components: Component ”A” of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for quality…
Dairy, GM Foods Remain Red Lines in India-US Trade Talks
India has reaffirmed its firm stance on dairy and genetically modified (GM) foods as non-negotiable sectors in the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations with the United States. Despite renewed momentum to finalize a “foundational” trade pact ahead of elections in both countries, New Delhi has made it clear that any concessions allowing U.S. dairy imports or…