West Bengal Cabinet Approves Mother Dairy Calcutta–Banglar Dairy Merger
The West Bengal Cabinet has formally approved the merger of Mother Dairy Calcutta with Banglar Dairy, marking the end of the Mother Dairy brand’s independent existence in the state and consolidating dairy operations under the state-owned Banglar Dairy banner. West Bengal’s senior minister Chandrima Bhattacharya announced that the entire Mother Dairy Calcutta entity has been…
Mother dairy’s heritage is intrinsically linked to cooperative
Speaking to Outlook, Mother Dairy’s Dy. Managing Director, Shri Jayatheertha Chary says that the company’s heritage is intrinsically linked to the cooperative movement, as it strives to provide quality food and beverage options to consumers while ensuring fair returns to the producers. How has Mother Dairy balanced its social mission with its commercial growth over…
Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish resigns — tenure ends Nov 30
Manish Bandlish, Managing Director (MD) of Mother Dairy, has resigned from his position; his tenure will conclude on 30 November 2025. He took charge as MD in March 2021. According to the cooperative, Bandlish is stepping down “to pursue professional goals outside the company.” In its statement, Mother Dairy acknowledged his “valuable contributions” to the…
NGT Allows Mother Dairy Pilkhuwa Plant to Operate Temporarily
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed Mother Dairy’s Pilkhuwa unit to resume operations, treating the closure order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as interim, and directing the authority to take a final decision after hearing the company. A Bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson) and A Senthil Vel (Expert Member)…
Mother Dairy cuts milk & dairy prices after GST reform
Mother Dairy has announced a reduction in prices across its portfolio of dairy and processed products, effective 22 September 2025, following the recent GST reforms (GST 2.0) in India. Key changes include: toned tetra-pack milk now priced at ₹75/litre, down from ₹77; a 500-g pack of butter reduced from ₹305 → ₹285; butterscotch cone ice…
Mother Dairy Aims ₹20K Cr in Revenue, Eyes High-Protein Pivot
Mother Dairy celebrated a milestone year in FY2024–25—its 50th anniversary—achieving ~16% growth and closing with nearly ₹17,500 crore in turnover. Looking ahead, Managing Director Manish Bandlish announced a bold target to surpass ₹20,000 crore in revenue in FY2025–26 . To fuel this, the company is expanding its high-protein “Pro” portfolio—starting with Promilk, a milk variant…
Amul, Mother Dairy, Nandini Dominate 2025 Brand Finance Rankings
The 2025 Brand Finance India 100 report highlights the supremacy of dairy brands in India’s food sector. Amul retains its top position with a brand valuation of US $4.1 billion, reinforcing its deep-rooted consumer trust and expansive distribution network . Hot on its heels is Mother Dairy, which climbed from third to second place, valued at US $1.15 billion,…
Mother Dairy’s FY25 Revenue Hits ₹17,400 Cr, Up 16%
Mother Dairy concluded FY25 with a robust 16% revenue growth, achieving ₹17,400 crore, as reported by Managing Director Manish Bandlish. The dairy segment contributed approximately 75% to the total revenue, with the remaining from edible oils (Dhara) and horticulture products (Safal). Key growth drivers included: Launch of over 30 new products across dairy, bakery, and…
Shreeja & Mother Dairy to Build Plants in Andhra
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced significant investments by Shreeja Milk Producer Organisation and Mother Dairy in Kuppam, Chittoor district, as part of the state’s ‘Swarna Andhra’ vision. Shreeja plans to establish a dairy and animal feed processing unit, while Mother Dairy will set up a fruit pulp processing facility. These projects…
Mother Dairy launches ‘pro’ range of products- Rs 20 K cr in FY26
Mother Dairy is targeting a revenue of ₹20,000 crore in financial year 2026 (FY26) as it continues to identify white spaces and introduce new products, the company said. On Wednesday, it launched a new “pro” range of products enriched with protein, starting with milk enriched with 30 per cent more protein than regular milk. The…