SAIL, NDDB Extend Milk Programme for Students
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has renewed its “Gift Milk Programme” in partnership with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at its Rourkela Steel Plant, continuing efforts to improve nutrition among schoolchildren through regular milk distribution. The initiative targets children in government schools, providing them with milk to support better health, nutrition, and overall…
Milk Supply Stable Despite West Asia Tensions
India’s milk supply remains uninterrupted and prices of milk and dairy products have stayed stable despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the government has confirmed, underscoring the resilience of the domestic dairy ecosystem. The assurance comes amid concerns that global disruptions could impact food supply chains and pricing across essential commodities. Officials highlighted that…
Protein Shift Lifts Margins in India Dairy
India’s dairy sector is undergoing a structural shift toward protein-rich and value-added products such as whey, cheese, and paneer, significantly improving profitability for processors. As consumer demand moves beyond liquid milk toward high-protein and functional nutrition, companies are increasingly focusing on these categories to drive higher margins and diversify revenue streams. This transition is reshaping…
Akshayakalpa Expands to Mumbai, Pune with ₹200 Cr
Organic dairy brand Akshayakalpa Organic is expanding into Mumbai and Pune with a ₹200 crore investment plan aimed at strengthening its presence in western India and scaling its premium dairy portfolio. The company will deploy the capital to build supply chain infrastructure, enhance procurement networks, and expand distribution as it targets growing demand for organic…
India Dairy Exports Rise, But Potential Untapped
India’s dairy export sector is witnessing rapid growth, yet it remains significantly under-leveraged despite the country being the world’s largest milk producer. With annual milk production exceeding 230 million tonnes, India exports only a small fraction of its output, as the majority is consumed domestically, highlighting a structural imbalance between production and global trade participation….
Milk Shortage Pushes Dairy Giants Toward VAPs
India’s dairy sector is grappling with a severe milk shortage driven by poor yields and climate disruptions, forcing companies to rethink growth strategies by strengthening milk sourcing and accelerating value-added product (VAP) expansion. The supply crunch is tightening competition, as rising procurement costs outpace pricing power, squeezing margins across the industry. The shortage is fundamentally…
Probe Sought in Multi-Crore Verka Fodder Scam
A probe has been sought into an alleged multi-crore fodder seed scam linked to the Verka Milk Plant in Chandigarh, raising serious concerns over procurement practices within the cooperative dairy system. The complaint alleges irregularities in the purchase of fodder seeds, with claims of inflated pricing and potential financial mismanagement involving significant public funds. According…
Dairy Leads India’s Protein Shift Over Alternatives
India’s evolving protein consumption landscape continues to favour dairy over plant-based and alternative sources, reinforcing its dominant role in the country’s nutrition economy. Despite growing interest in protein diversification, dairy remains the most accessible, affordable, and culturally integrated source of high-quality protein, offering a strong advantage in terms of both reach and nutritional value. According…
India Eyes 1/3 Global Milk Share in Next Decade
India is poised to dramatically reshape the global dairy landscape, with Jayen Mehta stating that the country could handle one-third of the world’s milk production within the next decade, driven by scale, cooperative strength, and policy push. The projection signals a significant jump from India’s current ~25% share of global milk output, reinforcing its position…
KMF Milk Collection Rises Despite Heat Surge
In a notable deviation from typical summer trends, the Karnataka Milk Federation has recorded a sharp rise in milk procurement even as temperatures climb across the state, signaling improved resilience in Karnataka’s dairy supply chain. The increase comes despite seasonal challenges that usually suppress milk yields, such as heat stress and fodder constraints, which had…