India’s First Glyphosate-Free A2 Ghee from Two Brothers
In a significant development for product quality and consumer trust in the dairy sector, Two Brothers Organic Farms has announced that its A2 cultured ghee has received India’s first glyphosate residue-free certification — a distinction that sets a new benchmark in dairy product safety and purity. The certification, issued by a recognised third-party testing and…
India’s Dairy Goes Digital as NDDB Builds a Data Spine
India’s dairy sector — already the world’s largest milk producer, accounting for about 25 % of global output — is undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation led by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to enhance efficiency, transparency and farmer welfare across the value chain. At the heart of this digital push is the National Digital…
India’s Dairy Sector Rethinks Supply Trust & Nutrition Strategy
India’s dairy industry — long anchored in high production volumes but thin value realisation — is undergoing strategic recalibration around supply reliability, consumer trust and long-term nutrition value as it heads into 2026. Rising procurement costs, tightening milk supplies and evolving consumer expectations are shifting industry focus from commodity volume to quality, traceability and value-added…
From Forecast to Fact: 2025 Lessons, 2026 Dairy Outlook
As we step into 2026, it is worth pausing to reflect on how the Indian dairy sector navigated the challenges of 2025 and how closely reality tracked the forecasts I outlined in the first blog of last year. 2025-dynamic-year-ahead-indian-dairy In January 2025, the central thesis was clear — Indian dairying would confront seasonal volatility, heat-induced…
Flavoured Milk Becomes a Daily Habit in India’s Changing Dairy Market
India’s dairy consumption patterns are undergoing a fundamental transformation, with flavoured milk emerging as a routine choice rather than an occasional treat as part of evolving consumer lifestyles. Once seen mainly as an indulgence or post-school drink, flavoured milk is increasingly integrated into everyday diets, reflecting broader shifts in taste preferences, nutrition awareness and convenience-driven…
Lactose-Free Milk Market Gains Momentum in India
The market for lactose-free milk and specialised dairy products is rapidly gaining traction in India, driven by rising health awareness, an increasing number of consumers recognising lactose intolerance, and innovations in packaging and distribution that are helping this segment move from niche to mainstream status. According to industry reports, India’s fluid milk production is projected…
India Keeps Agriculture & Dairy Out of FTAs to Protect Farmers
India has recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, following earlier pacts with Australia, the UK, the UAE, Oman and the European Free Trade Association, while deliberately excluding agriculture and dairy from these deals to safeguard domestic producers. The strategy reflects India’s cautious approach after withdrawing from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
Biogas Set to Spark Rural Energy Revolution in India
Biogas is emerging as a transformative rural energy solution in India, with clean fuel generation, waste management and farmer livelihoods at the core of its transition from niche technology to mainstream rural infrastructure. Industry experts and energy leaders highlight that biogas — including compressed bio-gas (CBG) — is not just an alternative fuel but a…
Customer Experience & Value to Fuel India’s Food Delivery in 2026
India’s food delivery sector is poised for significant expansion in 2026, with customer experience, delivery speed and value-conscious consumption identified as the key drivers of growth, according to insights from major platforms Swiggy and magicpin. Anshoo Sharma, CEO & Founder of magicpin — one of India’s largest food delivery marketplaces — emphasised that deeper merchant…
Cooperatives & Private Sector: Competing or Complementing?
India’s dairy sector stands on two strong but often polarised pillars—the cooperative movement and the private sector. Cooperatives continue to procure nearly 50% of organised milk, ensuring inclusion, scale, and price assurance for millions of farmers. The private sector, meanwhile, has driven growth in branded products, modern processing, and channel innovation. The debate is no…