India’s Plant-Based Milk Market Eyes $1.8Bn
India’s plant-based milk market is projected to reach USD 1,828 million by 2034, up from USD 857.7 million in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 8.33% during 2026–2034, reflecting the rapid expansion of dairy alternatives across the country. Growth is being driven by increasing lactose intolerance awareness, rising vegan and flexitarian consumption patterns, and growing…
Gyandhara Drives Science-Led Dairy Transformation
Gyandhara Industries Pvt. Ltd., under the leadership of Managing Director Ritu Agarwal, is advancing a science-driven and community-centric approach to transform rural dairy ecosystems, addressing long-standing inefficiencies in cattle nutrition and farmer awareness across North India. The initiative focuses on tackling a critical gap in the traditional cattle feed market, where compromises between affordability and…
India Moves to Ban Synthetic Paneer
The government is moving to prohibit analogue or “synthetic” paneer as part of a major tightening of dairy standards, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aiming to protect nutritional integrity and prevent consumer deception in one of the country’s key protein sources. The proposal, finalised by FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee in…
Milky Mist Raises ₹482 Cr in Pre-IPO Round
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has raised ₹482 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, strengthening its financial position ahead of its planned public listing. The transaction comprises a primary capital infusion of about ₹357 crore into the company and a…
Amul Exports Surge Amid West Asia Crisis
Vadodara: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) has recorded a sharp rise in dairy exports to West Asia, capitalising on supply disruptions in the region caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have opened up new demand opportunities for Indian dairy products. According to officials, exports of key products such as milk powder, butter, and ghee…
Sudha Eyes Global Dairy Push, PM Modi Highlights Growth
Bihar’s flagship dairy brand Sudha is accelerating its global expansion strategy, targeting key international markets including the Gulf and Southeast Asia amid rising global demand for dairy products. The brand, backed by the Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation (COMFED), showcased its capabilities at Indusfood Asia 2026 in Singapore, engaging with global buyers and distributors to…
Private Dairy Can Drive India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector, despite producing a record 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25 and achieving per capita availability of around 471 grams per day—well above the recommended 300 grams—continues to face a significant nutrition gap, with widespread “hidden hunger” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate affecting millions. A key structural issue…
Rajasthan Pushes Saras Marketing Expansion
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the marketing of ‘Saras’ dairy products, warning that effective branding and execution are critical to unlocking the sector’s full potential. Chairing a high-level review of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation, he emphasized connecting more livestock farmers to the…
Indian Cheesemaker Wins Big in Brazil
Mumbai: Indian artisanal cheesemaker Mausam Narang has gained global recognition after winning top honours at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, where India secured four medals—one Super Gold, two Gold, and one Silver—marking a significant milestone for the country’s emerging artisanal cheese sector. The awards highlight the growing global acceptance of…
ED Arrests Ex-CEO in ₹20.59 Cr Dairy Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sunil Tripathi, former CEO of Madhya Pradesh-based Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd (JGFPPL), in connection with a ₹20.59 crore money laundering case linked to alleged adulterated dairy products sold under the “Milk Magic” brand. Tripathi was taken into custody on April 20 and produced before a special Prevention…