GST on Ghee: Aligning Policy with Ground Realities
GST on Ghee: A Trader-Friendly Approach Can Bridge Policy and Market Realities The Government of India is actively considering reducing GST on consumer goods including ghee from 12% to 5%, a move that has the potential to bring relief to households and boost demand for one of the most widely consumed dairy products in the…
Dr. Raja Rathinam Honored with “Excellent Entrepreneur Award”
In a significant international gathering aimed at fostering economic collaboration and inclusive growth, Dr. Raja Rathinam was conferred with “Excellent Entrepreneur Award” for his distinguished and continued contributions to the agriculture and dairy sectors. The award was presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, in…
India offers cars, dairy exports to Africa in barter push
At the CII India–Africa Business Conclave, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposed a strategic trade exchange: India could supply motor vehicles and high-quality milk products to African nations, in return importing diamonds, gold, petroleum, agricultural produce, pulses, and lentils. He highlighted this as a means to bolster India–Africa trade—currently at $82 billion—with ambitions to double it…
Oilseed body urges govt: Don’t extend feed export ban
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has appealed to PM Modi and key ministers to not extend the current ban on exporting De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) beyond September 30, 2025. Initially imposed in 2023 to stabilize milk prices, the ban has failed to achieve its goal while devastatively slashing protein feedstock costs by nearly…
Amul’s brand value jumps 24% to $4.1B globally
Dairy Brand Value & Strength Analysis Yili maintains its position as the world’s most valuable dairy brand, with a brand value of USD11.2 billion. It is the only brand in the ranking to retain its position from the previous year. The Dairy 10 2025 ranking saw several shifts, particularly among Asian brands, which generally recorded a…
Dairy Dream: Nandini’s Journey of Rural Revival
The Caravan Magazine sponsored feature titled “Dairy Dream: Nandini’s Journey of Rural Revival”, authored by HM Shankar and published on 27 August 2025, narrates how Nandini, under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has evolved into more than just a dairy brand. Rooted in the legacy of Operation Flood and supported by World Bank initiatives, Nandini…
KMF to Launch Lactose-Free & Buffalo Milk by Sept
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), under its Nandini brand, is set to diversify its product portfolio with the launch of lactose-free milk, buffalo milk, and protein-rich variants. These offerings, currently in trial, are expected to hit the market by the end of September as part of KMF’s strategy to align with evolving consumer preferences. Additionally,…
Trump Tariffs Threaten Indian Dairy Exports
The United States’ decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports has sent shockwaves through India’s dairy sector, especially among exporters of casein and milk powder. India, the world’s largest milk producer with nearly 239 million metric tonnes annually, relies on export markets to balance surplus production. With the new tariffs, processors in Gujarat, Rajasthan,…
दूध की अधिकता, मक्खन की कमी: तेजी या बढ़ती समस्या?
पिछले हफ़्ते हम अपनी गर्मी की छुट्टियों से लौटे और बाज़ार में तुरंत ही हलचल देखी। हमारी गतिविधियाँ मक्खन पर केंद्रित थीं, पनीर की कीमतों में भारी अंतर दिखा और पाउडर की कीमतें नीरस दायरे में रहीं। हालाँकि गतिविधियाँ ज़्यादा थीं, लेकिन आउट-ऑफ़-ऑफ़िस रिस्पॉन्स भी ज़्यादा रहे। कई उत्पादकों—जिन्होंने पिछले हफ़्ते कीमतों में गिरावट की…
Milk Surplus, Butter Slump: Boom or Brewing Trouble?
Last week we returned from our summer break and found the market immediately in full swing. Our activity focused on butter, with cheese prices showing wide gaps and powder prices moving in boring ranges. Although activity was high, out-of-office replies also remained high. Many producers—who had to admit the price trend was down last week—expect…