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…
Dairy, Apples & Cheese Out Of UK FTA To Protect Farmers
India and the United Kingdom, in their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finalised on Thursday, chose to exclude certain agricultural goods from tariff concessions—most notably dairy products, apples, and cheese. The decision reflects India’s ongoing strategy to protect its smallholder farmers by shielding them from increased competition. Of the roughly 10 per cent of tariff lines…
UK Fast-Food Chains Unite for Dairy Carbon Cut Tool
A collective of major UK fast-food companies has launched a standardized carbon reduction tool aimed at slashing emissions across dairy supply chains. Developed as an industry-first initiative, the tool provides a consistent methodology for measuring, reporting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from dairy suppliers—ranging from farms to processors. This initiative responds to growing pressure…
Whey’s Rise: Dairy’s New Trade Power
The global dairy industry is undergoing a transformation driven by booming demand for whey protein, turning a once-overlooked byproduct of cheese-making into a high-value commodity. Whey’s explosive growth stems from its widespread use in fitness supplements, sports nutrition, and emerging weight-loss markets—particularly among users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and fitness-conscious consumers. This protein surge…