MP to Leverage Dairy as Core of Industrial & Rural Growth
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister **Mohan Yadav has unveiled an ambitious strategy to position the state’s dairy sector as a central driver of industrial expansion, rural employment and farmer income growth. At a high-level state-level steering committee meeting set up under an agreement between the MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation and the National Dairy Development Board…
Bihar approves 5-yr expansion plan to boost Sudha dairy
The state government of Bihar has approved a comprehensive five-year roadmap to scale up Sudha-brand milk and dairy products, aiming to expand procurement, processing capacity and market reach beyond the state’s borders. The approval came after a review meeting chaired by Nitish Kumar, where COMFED’s managing director laid out the federation’s performance so far and…
More Milk, Less Money: India’s Dairy Crisis
With the release of the BAHS 2025 summary report, I felt compelled to deep dive into its findings and reflect on the real progress and challenges facing India’s dairy sector. Over the last six years, India’s dairy sector has continued to consolidate its global leadership, even as deeper structural challenges around farmer incomes, sustainability, and…
Assam Governor Launches Two-Day Conclave for Dairy & Coop Growth
In Guwahati, the Jagdish Mukhi-led two-day “Conclave on Development of Dairy, Animal Husbandry & Cooperatives” was inaugurated to strengthen the northeastern dairy ecosystem. The event brings together policymakers, cooperative leaders and private-sector partners to address livestock productivity, feed-fodder shortages, value-addition and cooperative branding across the region. The governor stressed the need to modernise dairy processing…
Dairy Alternatives and changing Consumer Health Trends
Traditional dairy products have a special importance in Indian traditions, culture and daily lifestyle. However, rising health awareness, global food trends, and higher disposable incomes are shifting consumer preferences towards healthier alternatives. This changing demand, along with the easy availability of plant-based dairy alternatives, has boosted growth in the emerging sector. Urban areas, particularly metro…
India’s animal Feed Industry at the Crossroads of Growth
India remains a dairy and livestock powerhouse—already the world’s largest milk producer and the second-largest egg producer. The domestic animal feed market, currently valued at around US $14 billion (2025), is projected to expand to US $20 billion by 2030 at a ~7 % compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). However, the sector grapples with significant…
China’s Baby Boom Fuels Dairy & Biotech Growth
China’s birth rate subsidies, once dismissed as a stopgap measure, are now catalyzing a seismic shift in global markets. With infant formula consumption surging and policy tailwinds driving demand for premium ingredients like human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), strategic investors are eyeing two sectors: European biotech firms with HMO production patents and undervalued Chinese dairy stocks…
Parag Milk Foods Allocates ₹400 Cr for New-Age Dairy Growth
Parag Milk Foods has announced a strategic capital infusion of ₹400 crore over the next 3–4 years to accelerate expansion across its new-age brands—Avvatar (vegetarian whey protein) and Pride of Cows (premium farm-to-home dairy) . The company aims to grow these brands’ share of total revenue from 4.7% to 20%, positioning them as growth engines for…
Global Dairy Sector Eyes Growth Amid Challenges
The global dairy industry enters 2025 with cautious optimism, balancing growth prospects against persistent challenges. Key factors influencing this outlook include: Production Trends: Major dairy-producing regions anticipate modest increases in milk production. For instance, British milk production is forecasted to grow by over 1% in 2025, rebounding from earlier setbacks due to unfavorable weather and…
Dodla Dairy: Poised for solid growth through expansion
With solid domestic and international performance, a new Maharashtra plant, and enhanced distribution channels, Dodla expects continued revenue and margin growth in FY26. The demand scenario for dairy products remains robust, post-festive seasons, with the management indicating an uptick in consumption patterns as summer approaches. Highlights: Revenue growth remains strong Expect improvement in margins Strategic…