Dairy Demand Surges in India’s Smaller Cities
India’s organised dairy industry is witnessing its next phase of growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where consumption patterns are increasingly mirroring those of metro markets. Dairy companies report that order frequencies and spending levels in several categories are now matching, and in some cases exceeding, metro benchmarks, driven by rising incomes, rapid urbanisation and…
India’s Livestock Care Shifts Toward Productivity
India’s livestock sector is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional animal husbandry practices increasingly integrate with scientific management, sustainability and productivity-focused approaches. According to experts, livestock remains a critical pillar of rural livelihoods, contributing substantially to agricultural income while supporting millions of smallholder farmers across the country. With growing demand for milk, meat and other…
India-US Dairy Talks Hit Major Roadblock
India and the United States are facing significant hurdles in ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, with dairy, agriculture and intellectual property rights emerging as the most contentious issues. A US trade delegation is scheduled to visit India from June 1-4, 2026, as both countries work toward an interim arrangement under a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement framework….
Market-Linked Pricing May Reshape India’s Dairy Future
India’s dairy industry is increasingly debating a shift from the traditional cost-based milk pricing model to a more market-linked pricing system, as rising production costs and changing consumer demand put pressure on the sustainability of the dairy value chain. For decades, milk procurement prices have largely been determined by factors such as fat and SNF…
Milma Raises Milk Price by ₹4 Per Litre in Kerala
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has increased retail milk prices by ₹4 per litre with effect from June 1, 2026, taking the price of its standard milk pouch to ₹56 per litre. The decision was approved by Milma’s Board of Directors following recommendations from an expert committee that had suggested a price revision of…
Kwality Wall’s Shifts to Full Dairy-Based Ice Creams
Kwality Wall’s is undertaking a major transformation in India by moving away from frozen desserts made with vegetable fats and transitioning to a fully dairy-based ice cream portfolio, as it seeks to regain market share in the country’s fast-growing ice cream sector. According to Peter ter Kulve, Global CEO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company,…
Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across livestock markets. According to reports, weekly cattle markets across several districts witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity, with traders, dairy farmers and livestock-dependent workers reporting severe economic stress….
Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat
Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers facing rising cattle feed, fodder and livestock maintenance costs. According to Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, the revised…
Gokul Clarifies Halal Certification Amid Controversy
Maharashtra-based Gokul Milk Union has clarified that its halal certification was obtained in 2018 solely for export purposes and does not impact milk procurement or processing practices for domestic consumers. The clarification came amid controversy and social media discussions questioning the dairy cooperative’s halal certification status. Gokul officials stated that the certification was required to…
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…