India Poised to Boost Dairy Exports As Milk Output Hits New High
Despite producing nearly a quarter of the world’s milk, India has been a marginal player in global dairy exports — responsible for only about 0.25% of global dairy trade even as the world market tops $33 billion annually. Official data shows India’s milk production surged to an estimated 247.87 million tonnes in FY25 and is…
India–NZ Dairy FTA: Safeguards or Silent Slippages?
The recently concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks an important milestone in bilateral trade, while carefully ring-fencing India’s sensitive dairy sector. Under the agreement, core dairy products such as milk, cream, butter, cheese, yoghurt, whey and casein remain excluded from duty-free access, reflecting India’s long-standing policy to protect millions of small dairy farmers….
India Opens 7-Year Duty-Free Window for NZ Infant Dairy
New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. This historic Agreement eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports – among the highest of any Indian FTA – with almost 57 per cent being duty-free from day one, increasing to 82…
India’s Milk Output Up 51% in 8 Years Under PM Modi
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, milk production in India has increased by about 51% in the last 8 years, which is the fastest increase in the world Today, most of the milk production in the country is being done through cooperative dairies, that is why today India has reached the first…
India’s Dairy Strength and Its Silent Crisis
Globally, annual milk production stands at nearly 966 million tonnes, and India alone contributes close to one-fourth of this volume. In 2023-24, India produced about 239 million tonnes of milk, supported by a high per capita availability of 471 grams per day. Approximately half of this output comes from cow milk, while buffalo milk accounts…
India’s Dairy Sector Emerges as Climate Adaptation Opportunity
India’s dairy industry — beyond being the world’s largest milk producer — is now being recognised as a strategic climate adaptation frontier where investments in resilience can protect both rural livelihoods and long-term food security. A recent analysis by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) highlights how climate change impacts — including heat stress, water scarcity, fodder…
India Dairy: Scalability & Investability in Cost Pressure Era
Despite India’s position as the world’s largest milk producer — nearly 248 million tonnes annually — questions are emerging about the sector’s scalability and investability in the face of escalating input costs, infrastructure gaps and evolving consumer preferences. A recent OpenPR analysis highlights that while India’s dairy market remains structurally strong, several systemic challenges could…
India DDGS Market to Reach $5 Billion by 2035
India’s Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) market — a nutrient-rich co-product of grain-based ethanol production increasingly used in animal feed — is poised for rapid expansion over the next decade, according to a recent Market Research Future report. The sector, currently valued at around USD 2,500 million in 2024, is forecast to nearly double…
Fodder Policy Urged as a Catalyst for India’s Dairy Growth
As India maintains its position as the world’s largest milk producer, industry leaders and policymakers are urging a comprehensive fodder policy to address what many analysts now call a structural bottleneck for sustainable dairy sector growth. Chronic shortages of green and dry fodder — often ranging between 11–32% for green and over 20% for dry…
India’s Top Dairy Brands Shaping Milk, Curd & Paneer Demand
India’s dairy aisle continues to be dominated by a mix of legacy cooperatives and rapid-growth private players that shape how consumers buy everyday dairy products — from fresh milk and curd to paneer, ghee and specialty offerings. As demand evolves towards quality, hygiene and value-added formats, these brands stand out for reach, innovation and consumer…