Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across livestock markets. According to reports, weekly cattle markets across several districts witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity, with traders, dairy farmers and livestock-dependent workers reporting severe economic stress….
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…