Weak Monsoon Start Raises Kharif Crop Concerns
India’s 2026 southwest monsoon has begun on a weak footing, raising concerns over the outlook for the upcoming kharif cropping season and its potential impact on agricultural production, rural incomes, and food inflation. According to a report by 360 ONE Capital Research, cumulative rainfall as of June 17 stood at 46.2 mm against the normal…
Haryana Dairy Prices Push Food Inflation Higher
Rising prices of dairy products in Haryana are contributing to growing food inflation concerns, reflecting broader cost pressures across India’s food supply chain. Recent inflation data indicate that higher prices for milk, dairy products, and eggs were among the factors driving food inflation upward in May 2026, as persistent heat conditions and increased production costs…
El Niño Threat Raises Concerns for Dairy and Food Prices
Growing concerns over the possible development of an El Niño weather event are prompting fresh discussions about its potential impact on India’s monsoon, agricultural production, food inflation, and dairy supply chains. El Niño is a climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which can alter global weather…
FMCG Price Hikes Add Pressure on Dairy Costs
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have announced price increases ranging from 4% to 11% across several everyday product categories following recent fuel price hikes, a move that is expected to raise costs across food and agricultural value chains, including the dairy sector. According to industry reports, higher fuel costs have significantly increased transportation, distribution,…
Fuel Surge Pressures Dairy, Poultry Supply Chains
Rising fuel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are putting fresh pressure on India’s dairy and poultry sectors, with higher transportation costs driving up feed, logistics, and other input expenses across the value chain. Industry stakeholders warn that the increase in fuel costs is squeezing already-thin margins for farmers and producers, while…
Mother Dairy Rules Out Immediate Milk Price Hike
Mother Dairy has announced that it has no immediate plans to increase milk prices further despite ongoing cost pressures in the dairy sector. The company cited a comfortable milk supply situation and stable procurement conditions as key reasons for holding prices steady, providing temporary relief to consumers following the recent ₹2 per litre milk price…
Milma Hikes Milk Prices by ₹4 Per Litre
Milma has announced a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, with the revised rates set to take effect from June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, amid rising production, procurement and distribution…
Vita Raises Milk Prices Across Haryana
Haryana dairy cooperative brand Vita has increased milk prices across multiple variants by ₹1 to ₹2 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 20, 2026. The price revision follows similar hikes recently announced by major dairy players including Amul, Mother Dairy and Gokul amid rising procurement and operational costs across India’s…
Gokul Raises Milk Prices After Amul Hike
Gokul has increased cow milk prices following recent price hikes announced by major dairy players including Amul and Mother Dairy, signaling broader price adjustments across India’s dairy sector. The revised prices came into effect amid rising milk procurement, cattle feed, transportation and operational costs impacting dairy companies nationwide. According to reports, Gokul has increased the…
Fuel, Milk Price Hikes May Push Inflation Higher
India’s retail inflation could face fresh upward pressure as simultaneous increases in fuel and milk prices begin impacting household expenses and food supply chains across the country. According to economists quoted by The Economic Times, recent price hikes in fuel and dairy products may increase retail inflation by nearly 0.42%, raising concerns over broader cost…