Purabi Dairy Records 33% Turnover Growth in FY26
Purabi Dairy has reported a robust 33% increase in turnover for FY 2025–26, reflecting strong growth driven by rising consumer demand and expansion of its dairy product portfolio. The Assam-based cooperative has significantly strengthened its market presence through improved procurement, enhanced processing capacity, and wider distribution networks. The growth is attributed to increased milk procurement…
TN Dairy Farmers Flag Neglect of Core Issues
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu have raised serious concerns over the lack of attention to their core issues, warning that persistent gaps in policy support and implementation are affecting the sustainability of the sector. Farmer representatives highlighted that despite the state’s strong dairy ecosystem, key structural challenges remain unresolved, impacting both productivity and income stability….
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…
₹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…
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…
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….
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…
Govt Push to Strengthen Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has outlined key initiatives to strengthen cooperative-led dairy development, noting that most District Cooperative Milk Unions and State Milk Federations currently procure milk within their respective states, although some have begun expanding beyond state boundaries. However, no formal assessment has yet been conducted on the impact of inter-state competition on the…
MP Dairy Federation Digitises 17 Plants
The Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation has launched a major digital transformation drive, rolling out an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across 17 dairy plants to enhance milk procurement efficiency and reduce storage and transit losses. The initiative is being implemented under the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Enterprise Resource Planning (NDERP) platform,…