Dodla Dairy: Poised for solid growth through expansion
With solid domestic and international performance, a new Maharashtra plant, and enhanced distribution channels, Dodla expects continued revenue and margin growth in FY26. The demand scenario for dairy products remains robust, post-festive seasons, with the management indicating an uptick in consumption patterns as summer approaches. Highlights: Revenue growth remains strong Expect improvement in margins Strategic…
A Critical Lens on Dairy Budget Allocation: The Unseen Gaps
Over the past few years, the budget allocation for dairy has seen limited growth, with funds primarily directed toward livestock health and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. However, the critical areas of dairy infrastructure, feed & fodder, and farmer-centric incentives have been consistently underfunded. Last year, in the post-election 2024-25 budget, the absence of dairy from the…
India’s 21st Livestock Census will count 16 species
Vijender and Narendar, both in their 60s, both neighbours at Kanware village on the outskirts of Faridabad in Haryana, had high hopes when a team of officials visited their village as part of the ongoing 21st livestock Census. They believe that once counted, the number of milking animals in their locality will force the government…
Row over commission may affect Aavin’s milk supply
A tiff between a section of Aavin’s wholesalers and dealers is brewing over an increase in commission, which might affect milk supply in the city in the coming days. Sources say the wholesalers are demanding that they get an additional ₹3 per tub — each with 12 litres of milk — and are threatening dealers…
Former officials of Dudhsagar dairy charged in 2013 case
A special anti-corruption bureau (ACB) court on Friday framed charges against former home minister and former chairman of Dudhsagar Dairy, Vipul Chaudhary, and its former office-bearers in connection with the financial irregularities in the dairy. Additional sessions judge B K Avashia framed the charges for criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and corruption against Chaudhary, then chairperson Asha Thakor and managing…
Budget 2025-26: Highlights and major announcements
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining what she called a roadmap for economic growth, social welfare, and technological advancement. With a strong push for agriculture, infrastructure, tax relief, and digital transformation, the budget also stressed on defence modernisation, cybersecurity, and space exploration. Highlights include higher credit for farmers, tax cuts for…
Mosquitoes in ghee, dead lizard: Telangana
In a recent inspection conducted on February 1, 2025, the State-level Task force team identified multiple critical violations at Shakti Milk and Milk Products in Raghunathpally Mandal, Jangaon district. The Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, reported that food handlers were not adhering to adequate sanitary measures during processing and handling. The inspection revealed structural issues,…
SHIMUL increases milk procurement price by ₹2 a kg
The Shivamogga, Davangere, and Chitradurga District Cooperative Milk Producers Society Union (SHIMUL) has increased the milk procurement price by ₹2 a kg with effect from February 1. The revised price will be in effect up to March 31, 2025. The union took this decision in a meeting held on Friday, headed by the union chairman…
Manipur transfers dairy operations to NDDB
In a major step to boost the dairy industry in Manipur, the state government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transfer the operations of the Manipur Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The MoU was signed on January 31 at the CM’s Secretariat in Imphal. Chief…
Kolar district’s dairy Industry faces crisis in Karnataka
The dairy industry in Kolar has made headlines, but now it faces a significant crisis as the KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation) struggles to sell large quantities of milk powder and butter. Currently, around 2,100 tons of milk powder and 800 tons of butter remain unsold, resulting in potential losses amounting to ₹80 crores. Farmers are…