Feed Inflation Now Top Stress for India’s Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers across the country are facing intensifying economic stress as feed cost inflation emerges as the greatest pressure point for milk producers, with prices of all key inputs rising sharply, industry sources say. According to industry veteran Saluja of Nova Dairys, farmers with small herds (4–6 animals) are struggling to maintain profitability amid escalating…
Key Challenges & Opportunities in India’s Organic Food Industry
India’s organic food market is on a strong growth trajectory as consumers increasingly prioritise health, food safety and environmental sustainability, but the sector continues to grapple with structural hurdles that could shape its future expansion. According to a recent analysis, the Indian organic food market reached USD 1,917.4 million in 2024 and is projected to…
Reimagining India’s Dairy Ecosystem
India’s dairy sector is entering a decisive new phase where the focus is steadily shifting from volume-driven growth to a value-, consumer-, and sustainability-driven model. Over the past decade, India has already achieved significant production gains, with milk output rising from nearly 146.3 million tonnes in 2014–15 to 239.3 million tonnes in 2023–24—an impressive 63.6%…
Trump Tariffs Threaten Indian Dairy Exports
The United States’ decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports has sent shockwaves through India’s dairy sector, especially among exporters of casein and milk powder. India, the world’s largest milk producer with nearly 239 million metric tonnes annually, relies on export markets to balance surplus production. With the new tariffs, processors in Gujarat, Rajasthan,…
Shyam Benegal, the Prometheus of India cinema- Manthan
1976 was a turning point for India, especially for Hindi cinema. That year saw the release of iconic blockbusters, like Laila-Majnu, based on a medieval love story, and Nagin, based on pure superstition. Other so-called ‘formula films’ like Heraferi, Kalicharan and Kabhi-Kabhi also hit the theatres. In the same year, Hindi-speaking audiences were introduced to ‘offbeat’ films like Chitchor and Chhoti Si Baat, where the…
India and the Philippines Drive Workforce in Hungary’s Dairy Industry
According to Hungarian agricultural economist György Raskó, in an article in daily news Hungary ,Hungary’s dairy farm industry now relies on 500–600 guest workers from India and the Philippines. This shift is due to the increasing difficulty in finding Hungarian workers willing to work in this sector. Reports from Szeretlek Magyarország highlight that the number…
India’s dairy import certificate disadvantageous for US exporters
The US has alleged that India’s new dairy import certificate requirements put dairy products from the country at an unfair disadvantage compared to domestically produced items and called for a further delay in its implementation so that both sides could explore ways to resolve differences. “The United States values its trade relationship with India and…
Disease-free production system in India’s dairy industry
Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing policy will soon address the significant challenges faced by India’s dairy industry, the largest in the world, in maintaining disease-free production systems, Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary for Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology said. He was speaking during the Bangalore Tech Summit (BTS) on Tuesday, where he highlighted how the…
How Oright Is Unclogging Milk Supply Chain Bottelneck
In the last 30 years, the Indian dairy industry has grown leaps and bounds in a country that once was grappling with a dire shortage of milk. Thanks to Verghese Kurien’s Operation Flood, commonly known as The White Revolution of India, the country today accounts for 24% of the world’s total milk production, contributing 4-5%…
Indian Dairy Industry Set for Robust Revenue Growth
The Indian dairy industry is poised for a revenue growth of 13-14% this fiscal year, driven by strong consumer demand and an improved supply of raw milk, according to Crisil Ratings. Rising consumption of value-added products will support demand, while a good monsoon is expected to boost milk supply. The increased supply of raw milk…