Amul Named World’s Strongest Dairy Brand
India’s dairy cooperative giant Amul has been ranked the World’s Strongest Dairy Brand in the latest Brand Finance Food & Drink 2026 study, marking another major global recognition for India’s cooperative dairy model. According to the report, Amul’s brand value increased 22% to USD 5 billion, while its Brand Strength Index (BSI) score reached 93.0…
Animall Turns Cattle Trade Into a ₹565-Crore Venture
Two IIT Delhi graduates have turned a fragmented cattle-trading market into a digital agritech business valued at around ₹565 crore. Animall, founded by Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, began as a small weekend project in 2019 after the founders identified a major gap in India’s largely unorganised cattle market, where farmers often relied on local…
Gujarat Startups Turn Dairy Innovation Into Solutions
Gujarat’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum as the Central Government’s Department of Science and Technology identifies promising ventures and supports them with funding to convert innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. One standout example is Bignano Ventures, founded by Koumal Kalantri, which has developed a ₹220 blood-based pregnancy test for cows, buffaloes and goats that requires…
Milkfood Plans A2 Ghee Launch, Invests ₹20 Crore
Milkfood Limited is expanding into India’s premium dairy segment with plans to introduce ghee made from A2 milk, as part of its strategy to strengthen its portfolio of value-added dairy products. The planned launch is aimed at consumers seeking differentiated products linked to quality, provenance and traditional dairy practices, while helping the company pursue higher…
Dairy Firms Shift Up the Value Chain for Better Returns
India’s dairy industry is increasingly moving beyond its traditional volume engine—liquid milk—as companies pursue higher-value categories such as cheese, paneer, yoghurt, ghee, ice cream and protein-led products. Rising health awareness, urbanisation and the convenience economy are accelerating this shift, while intense price competition continues to make basic liquid milk a relatively low-return business. The opportunity…
Dairy’s Next Big Opportunity: Formalisation & Premiumisation
Amul Managing Director Jayen Mehta has highlighted the vast growth potential of India’s dairy sector, stressing that the industry must balance premiumisation with affordability while accelerating the formalisation of the dairy market. Speaking during an ET programme on “The New India Blueprint: Cities, Consumers, and the Business of Aspiration,” Mehta said the shift towards premium…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging as a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, driven by changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers, while industry estimates cited in the report place…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging from a niche health category into a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, as changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption create an underserved market. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers,…
Milky Mist Bets on Value-Added Dairy for IPO
India’s dairy battle may be shifting from pouch milk to value-added products, and Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist is betting its IPO on exactly that transition. Rather than directly challenging cooperatives such as Amul and Mother Dairy in the mass packaged-milk segment, the company is positioning its portfolio of paneer, cheese, curd, yoghurt, butter, beverages, ice…
India Retains Global Lead in Milk Production
India has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest milk producer, with milk output continuing to rise despite global supply challenges, reinforcing the country’s leadership in the global dairy sector. According to industry estimates, India’s milk production growth remains supported by expanding herd productivity, rising domestic demand and continued investment in the dairy value chain….