India sticks to dairy, MSME safeguards in NZ trade talks
In a clear signal to the dairy sector, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the country will not compromise on the interests of its dairy farmers and MSMEs while negotiating trade agreements — following his meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and counterpart Todd McClay. India and New Zealand are…
India’s dairy sector enters phase of strong growth and value-addition
India’s dairy market is set for sustained expansion in both volume and processed products, driven by favourable demographics and rising incomes. With a population of about 1.5 billion and nearly 47 % under the age of 25, the country is uniquely positioned to dominate global dairy demand growth. Per-capita milk consumption in India is rising…
India Powers the Gulf’s Dairy Revolution -Gulf Food 2025
As Gulf Food Manufacturing prepares to open its doors from November 4–6 in Dubai, Indian dairy product and equipment manufacturers have a unique opportunity to explore one of the most promising regions for dairy growth — the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. With its rapidly growing population, premium consumption patterns, and ongoing…
Thermal-Battery Chillers Revolutionising India’s Dairy Cold Chain
In an insightful report by Latitude Media, Promethean Power Systems’ thermal-battery technology is shown to be transforming cold storage for India’s dairy farmers. The system uses a phase-change “thermal battery” to chill milk rapidly, bypassing the limits of unreliable rural grids. Founded with an MIT grant in 2007, the company settled on dairy collection centres…
“Cow Culture and Commerce: India’s Strategic Dairy Stand
The article by Dr P Harsha Bhargavi explores how the cow is deeply embedded in India’s culture, economy and global dairy trade dynamics. It notes that India’s reluctance to open its dairy market to major exports—particularly from the U.S.—is driven not just by economics but by a cultural value placed on indigenous breeds and dairy traditions. (…
India must launch a “Green Fodder Revolution
India’s dairy sector, the world’s largest, is facing a silent crisis—an acute shortage of green fodder that threatens the productivity and profitability of millions of livestock farmers. As the country contributes nearly a quarter of global milk output, the gap between feed availability and demand could soon undercut its growth story. According to estimates, India…
Iconic Sweet Shops Keep India’s Mithai Heritage Alive
India’s packaged sweets market is now valued at ₹7,268 crore, seeing a steep surge in demand during festive seasons such as Diwali and New Year. ([Daily Jagran][1]) But beyond numbers, it’s the enduring legacy of India’s oldest sweet shops that continues to captivate taste buds and hearts. Bhagat Halwai in Agra, founded in 1795 by…
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…
India Tops Milk Output; Tamil Nadu Rises in Dairy Map
India has consolidated its position as the world’s largest milk producer, with production climbing from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.3 million tonnes in 2023-24, marking an impressive 63.6% growth in less than a decade. Per capita milk availability has risen to 471 grams per day, surpassing the global average of 394 grams per…