Goodricke Bets on Dairy to Drive Growth
Goodricke Group, the Indian arm of Camellia Plc, is diversifying beyond its core tea business by entering the premium dairy segment with A2 ghee and paneer, aiming to reduce dependence on tea gardens and unlock new growth avenues. The company plans to launch its A2 ghee on e-commerce platforms by May 2026, positioning itself in…
West Asia Conflict Squeezes Private Dairies
India’s private dairy companies are facing mounting margin pressure as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains and inflates input costs across the value chain. The crisis is driving sharp increases in packaging costs, alongside broader inflationary pressures impacting operations. At the same time, demand from the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering) segment has weakened,…
India’s Dairy Growth Slows Amid Supply Crunch
India’s ₹14 trillion dairy sector is facing a structural demand-supply imbalance, with milk production growth slowing sharply even as demand continues to rise, according to a recent industry report. Over the past 4–5 years, annual milk production growth has dropped from 6–7% (till 2022) to just 3.5–3.8%, signalling a systemic slowdown in the world’s largest…
Cooperatives Drive Dairy Growth & Farmer Income
Dairy cooperatives in India continue to play a central role in ensuring remunerative and stable pricing for farmers, with procurement prices determined based on cost of production and market dynamics, according to a government statement. Payments to farmers are increasingly automated and directly credited to bank accounts, improving transparency and efficiency across the value chain….
Bamul Hints at Milk Price Hike Amid LPG Crisis
The Bengaluru Milk Union Limited (Bamul) has hinted at a possible increase in milk and dairy product prices, citing rising operational costs triggered by the ongoing LPG crisis. Bamul chief DK Suresh indicated that if gas consumption is not reduced, the additional financial burden could make a price hike unavoidable. Milk unions have been instructed…
TN Dairy Farmers Face Losses as Prices Lag Costs
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu are incurring significant losses as milk production costs have risen to around ₹61 per litre, while procurement prices remain far lower across channels, according to farmer bodies. The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association highlighted that nearly 30 lakh farmers are engaged in milk production, with pricing gaps severely impacting…
Krishna Milk Union Sets Record Procurement Price
The Krishna Milk Union has announced the highest-ever milk procurement price in Andhra Pradesh, offering a major boost to dairy farmers amid rising input costs. With the inclusion of bonuses effective from April 1, 2026, farmers are set to receive ₹935 per kg of fat, marking a record payout in the state’s dairy sector. The…
Nova to Invest ₹300 Mn in Malanpur Expansion
Sterling Agro Industries Limited, which markets dairy products under the Nova brand, is set to invest ₹300 million (around ₹25–30 crore) to expand the capacity of its Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh) dairy plant as part of a broader consolidation strategy. The company plans to streamline operations by shutting down its underutilised Kasganj (Uttar Pradesh) facility and…
Birla Pushes Dairy Cooperatives in Kota-Bundi
Om Birla has called for a major expansion of dairy cooperatives to accelerate integrated dairy development in Rajasthan’s Kota-Bundi region, while chairing a high-level review meeting at Parliament House on March 27, 2026. The meeting, attended by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and senior officials, focused on strengthening the dairy ecosystem through cooperative expansion, improved…
Women Farmers Drive India’s Dairy Backbone
Women farmers are emerging as the invisible backbone of India’s agriculture and dairy ecosystem, contributing 60–75% of total agricultural labour while forming nearly 80% of marginal farmers, yet remaining significantly under-recognised in policy and ownership structures. Their role spans the entire value chain—from sowing and livestock management to post-harvest handling—while also contributing an estimated 3.5…