Amul Eyes Major Expansion in West Bengal
Dairy giant Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) is set to significantly strengthen its presence in West Bengal, with senior company officials meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss expansion plans in the state. The discussions come as Amul advances plans to establish its first fully owned dairy processing facility in West Bengal,…
India’s Milk Output Seen Rising 6% in FY27
India’s milk production is projected to grow by 6% to around 263 million tonnes in FY27, despite concerns over an emerging El Niño and forecasts of a sub-normal monsoon, according to dairy industry experts. The country’s annual milk production reached 248 million tonnes in FY26, and the expected growth is being driven by an expanding…
Market-Linked Pricing May Reshape India’s Dairy Future
India’s dairy industry is increasingly debating a shift from the traditional cost-based milk pricing model to a more market-linked pricing system, as rising production costs and changing consumer demand put pressure on the sustainability of the dairy value chain. For decades, milk procurement prices have largely been determined by factors such as fat and SNF…
OMFED Posts Record ₹1,036.82 Crore Turnover
The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has achieved its highest-ever annual turnover of ₹1,036.82 crore during the 2025-26 financial year, while recording a net profit of ₹10.23 crore, marking a major milestone for the state’s dairy cooperative sector. The achievement was highlighted during a review meeting chaired by Odisha’s Fisheries and Animal Resources…
Kwality Wall’s Shifts to Full Dairy-Based Ice Creams
Kwality Wall’s is undertaking a major transformation in India by moving away from frozen desserts made with vegetable fats and transitioning to a fully dairy-based ice cream portfolio, as it seeks to regain market share in the country’s fast-growing ice cream sector. According to Peter ter Kulve, Global CEO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company,…
Amul’s Sugar-Free Chocolate Leads Indian Market
Amul has emerged as India’s top-selling sugar-free chocolate brand, according to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, highlighting the rapid rise of healthier and functional confectionery products in the country. Speaking at an event linked to the cooperative sector, Amit Shah said Amul’s success demonstrates how Indian cooperatives are increasingly competing in premium and…
Dodla Dairy Reports Strong FY26 Growth
Dodla Dairy has reported strong audited financial results for FY26, driven by robust growth in value-added dairy products, higher procurement volumes and expanding market presence across India. The company’s board has also recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year, reflecting confidence in its operational and financial performance. According to…
Ravi Jaipuria Expands Dairy Push in Africa
Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria is accelerating his expansion across Africa with a new US$40 million manufacturing complex focused on juice, snacks and dairy products in Zimbabwe. The latest investment strengthens the growing international footprint of Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s largest bottling partner in India and one of the biggest globally. According to reports, the new facility…
HPCL Partners With Amul for Dairy Parlours
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has partnered with Amul to launch dairy parlours and ice cream outlets at petrol pumps across India, marking a major expansion of convenience-led dairy retailing. The collaboration aims to improve consumer access to dairy products while creating new non-fuel revenue opportunities at fuel stations. (psuconnect.in) Under the partnership, Amul dairy…
Verka Launches Smart Vending Machines in Punjab
Punjab’s dairy cooperative brand Verka has launched a new generation of smart vending machines to modernize dairy retailing and improve consumer access to Milkfed products across the state. Named “Guddi,” the intelligent vending units have been introduced as companions to Verka’s existing “Veera” milk dispensing machines, marking another step in Punjab Milkfed’s technology-driven retail expansion…