Cow Vigilantism Sparks Dairy Economy Debate
A recent article published by Countercurrents has triggered fresh debate around the economic impact of cow vigilantism, cattle trade restrictions and livestock policies on India’s rural economy and dairy-linked livelihoods. The report argues that India’s livestock sector contributes nearly 4.5% to the country’s GDP and around 30% of agricultural GDP, while more than 30 million…
MP Targets ‘Milk Capital’ Status with Dairy Push
Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its dairy sector expansion as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reiterated the state’s ambition to become India’s “Milk Capital” through higher milk production, expanded dairy infrastructure and stronger farmer support systems. According to state government reviews, daily milk procurement in Madhya Pradesh has increased 11% year-on-year to 9.67 lakh kg, while the…
Illegal Oxytocin Use Raises Dairy Safety Concerns
A crackdown by Hyderabad Police and Telangana’s Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has exposed an illegal network supplying restricted oxytocin injections to dairy farmers for artificially increasing milk production in buffaloes, raising fresh concerns over animal welfare and milk safety. Authorities arrested cattle feed shop owner Attheni Krishna from Tukkuguda after seizing 173 oxytocin injections worth…
Sudha Milk Prices Rise Across Bihar from May 25
Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation (COMFED) has increased the retail prices of Sudha milk and several dairy products across Bihar effective May 25, 2026, citing rising procurement, feed, packaging and operational costs. According to reports, Sudha milk prices have been raised by ₹2 to ₹3 per litre depending on the variant, while prices of products…
Amul’s 12-Hour Milk Run Reshapes Dairy Logistics
Amul and Indian Railways are transforming India’s dairy logistics network through the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) model, significantly reducing long-distance dairy transportation time and costs. According to logistics sector reports, the new system has cut freight transit time between Gujarat and North India from nearly 30 hours by road to around 12…
India’s Whey Gap Exposes Dairy Processing Challenge
India’s rapidly growing demand for whey protein is exposing a major structural gap in the country’s dairy industry, as the world’s largest milk producer continues to rely heavily on imports for supplement-grade whey. According to industry experts cited by Business Standard, India still imports nearly 80-90% of its whey protein requirements despite producing over 239…
Natural Dairy Trans Fats May Not Raise Heart Risk
A new study led by researchers at the University of Reading has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products may not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, challenging long-standing concerns surrounding dairy fat consumption. The research, published in the journal Nutrition Research, reviewed evidence from 10 randomized controlled trials…
RTD Dairy Drinks Fuel Global Growth Trends
Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages are emerging as one of the fastest-growing opportunities for the global dairy industry, driven by rising consumer demand for protein, convenience, gut health and premium nutrition products. According to DairyReporter, the global RTD beverage market is projected to approach nearly $1.5 trillion by the mid-2030s, representing around 67% growth from 2026 levels….
mooMark, Akiba Farm Partner for Dairy Innovation
mooMark Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellapps Technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Akiba Farm Holdings to develop premium gelato products and strengthen dairy innovation collaboration between India and Japan. The partnership combines mooMark’s technology-driven and fully traceable dairy supply chain network, spanning more than 42,000 villages across 17…
Amul Dairy Hikes Milk Procurement Rates
Amul Dairy has announced an increase in milk procurement prices for cooperative member milk producers effective June 1, 2026, citing rising input and operational costs in the dairy sector. The procurement price for buffalo milk has been increased by ₹10 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹865 to ₹875 per kg fat. With the…