India-UK Trade Pact Keeps Dairy Shield Intact
India’s newly operational Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom reflects a more balanced and strategic approach to free trade by expanding market access while continuing to protect sensitive sectors such as dairy. Unlike earlier trade agreements that drew criticism for exposing domestic producers to import competition, the India-UK pact preserves safeguards…
Govt Expands Dairy Infrastructure & Digital Reforms
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the dairy and livestock sector through expanded infrastructure, veterinary healthcare, digital livestock management and farmer-focused support schemes. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh stated that there is no proposal to introduce a…
NDDB Urges Caution on Opening Dairy Under FTAs
India’s dairy sector is not yet ready to be opened under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), according to National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Chairman Dr. Meenesh Shah, who cautioned that exposing the sector to heavily subsidised global competition could threaten the livelihoods of more than 8 crore dairy farming families. He stated that while India is…
Assam’s ₹5/Litre Subsidy Drives Dairy Growth
Assam’s ₹5-per-litre milk production subsidy is delivering strong results, with the state’s dairy sector witnessing a 54.65% increase in milk procurement and a 36.77% rise in membership of dairy cooperative societies, according to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sharing the latest figures on July 17, 2026, the Chief Minister stated that the direct incentive…
Assam Targets 400 Dairy Co-ops by September
The Assam Government has set an ambitious target to establish and integrate 400 Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs) across the state by September 30, 2026, under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Guidelines 2026–27, as part of its strategy to strengthen the dairy sector and increase organised milk procurement. Following directions from Chief…
Arun Icecreams Founder Built ₹20,000 Crore Dairy Empire
Starting with just ₹65 in hand, school dropout R.G. Chandramogan built one of India’s largest dairy businesses, transforming a small ice cream venture into the Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. empire with a market value of around ₹20,000 crore. Born into a modest family in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, Chandramogan entered the food business after leaving school…
Verka Records ₹551 Crore June Turnover, Up 14.79%
Verka, the flagship brand of Milkfed Punjab, recorded a turnover of ₹551 crore in June 2026, registering a 14.79% year-on-year growth from ₹480 crore in June 2025. The ₹71 crore increase was attributed to higher milk procurement, expanded processing capacity and strong demand for value-added dairy products under Punjab’s cooperative dairy development initiatives. Chief Minister…
Synlait Reviews Strategy Amid Global Dairy Challenges
New Zealand-based Synlait Milk Ltd. is undertaking a strategic review to strengthen its financial position and improve profitability as it navigates a challenging global dairy market. The company is focusing on tighter capital discipline, reviewing its asset base and aligning production capacity with customer demand while prioritizing core manufacturing facilities capable of supporting higher-margin contracts…
Epigamia Expands Capacity Amid Dairy Demand Surge
Epigamia is ramping up its manufacturing capacity to capitalize on India’s rapidly growing value-added dairy market, with backing from investor Verlinvest and a renewed focus on scaling production rather than pursuing a sale. The company is expanding production across its manufacturing network to meet rising demand for products such as Greek yoghurt, curd, milkshakes and…
Climate Change Hits India’s Milk Production
India’s dairy sector is facing growing challenges from climate change, with rising temperatures and prolonged heat stress significantly reducing milk production and threatening the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers, according to a report published by The Hindu. Research cited in the report shows that heat stress can reduce milk yields by 10–30% during the…