Budget 2026 Focus as Input Costs Squeeze Food & Dairy FMCG Margins
As the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector enters 2026, persistent input cost pressures — including key dairy and food inputs — are exerting sustained margin stress, keeping companies’ attention firmly on the upcoming Union Budget 2026–27. Despite easing headline inflation, several industry leaders are urging policy support to help manage supply-side cost inflation and improve…
Gadkari stressed on reducing input costs for dairy farmers
Challenge of Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat Union minister Nitin Gadkari said one of the biggest challenges in pursuit of a ‘Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is the low contribution to GDP by agriculture and allied sectors. Speaking at the national dairy conference organized by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (Mafsu) here on Saturday, Gadkari said, “India’s 65%…