Milma Revenue Hits ₹4,624 Cr, Grows 6.44%
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has reported a 6.44% growth in FY 2025–26, with total turnover rising to ₹4,624.21 crore from ₹4,344.60 crore in the previous fiscal, reflecting steady expansion despite rising input costs and competitive pressures. (Agro Spectrum India) A key growth driver was milk procurement, which increased 12.89% year-on-year, with average daily…
Himachal Dairy Farmers Seek Payment Certainty
Dairy farmers in Himachal Pradesh have raised concerns over irregular milk payments and policy uncertainty, urging the government to introduce fixed monthly payment schedules and clearer procurement policies to stabilise the sector. The demands were highlighted during a meeting organised by the Mandi Milk Federation, bringing together farmers, livestock rearers, and rural entrepreneurs. (The Tribune)…
‘Dairy Green’ Targets India’s Fodder Gap
Crystal Crop Protection Ltd has launched ‘Dairy Green’, a hybrid fodder seed, aimed at improving milk productivity and reducing feed costs for India’s dairy farmers ahead of the kharif season, addressing the sector’s persistent shortage of quality fodder. The company stated that the new seed offers high biomass yield, increased crude protein content, and better…
MP Plans ‘Vrindavan Villages’ to Boost Dairy
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is driving a dairy-led rural growth strategy by planning to establish ‘Vrindavan Villages’ in every development block across the state, aiming to transform villages into self-reliant dairy and livestock hubs. (DNP INDIA) The initiative, under a broader roadmap to position Madhya Pradesh as a leading dairy state, focuses on…
Amul Crosses ₹1 Lakh Cr, Grows 11% in FY26
India’s dairy giant Amul has crossed the ₹1 lakh crore turnover milestone in FY 2025–26, registering an 11% growth over the previous year’s ₹90,000 crore, marking a historic first for an Indian FMCG brand. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets Amul products, reported a turnover of ₹73,450 crore, up 11.4% from ₹65,911…
₹34.18 Cr Monthly Boost for Milk Producers
Milk-producing farmers in Himachal Pradesh are receiving an average ₹34.18 crore per month in benefits—the highest ever— driven by a sharp rise in procurement by the state milk federation, which is currently collecting around 2.70 lakh litres of milk daily, up from 1.57 lakh litres per day in FY 2024–25. (Business Standard) The initiative includes…
Amul milk in US costs up to ₹150/litre
Amul milk, recently launched in the United States through partnerships with local cooperatives and retail chains, is being sold at significantly higher prices compared to India, highlighting stark global pricing differences. In the US market, a 1-gallon (3.78 litres) pack of Amul milk is priced between $5.39 and $7.99, translating to roughly ₹120–₹150 per litre,…
FSSAI mandates licenses for 2,036 dairies
In a major crackdown following recent milk adulteration concerns, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it mandatory for 2,036 dairy units and milk suppliers in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, to obtain licenses, tightening regulatory oversight across the local dairy trade. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny after serious adulteration…
₹22 Cr Dung Project Stalls in Ludhiana
A ₹22–22.5 crore cow dung collection project in Ludhiana has stalled just months after launch, as a deadlock between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and dairy owners disrupts operations at major dairy complexes. The initiative, aimed at curbing pollution in the Buddha Dariya, required dairy farmers to place dung outside their units for centralized lifting, but…
Vijaya Dairy Hikes Milk Prices from April 4
Vijaya Dairy, operated by the Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, has announced a price increase of ₹2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre for packet milk, effective April 4, 2026, citing rising production and operational costs. The revised prices will be implemented across key regions, while monthly cardholders will continue…