Proposed Ban on Ultra-Processed Food Ads (6 AM–11 PM)
India’s Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament, has highlighted a sharp rise in consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — high in fats, salts and sugars — and their link to rising obesity and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension across urban and rural populations. To counter this public health threat, the Survey…
India–EU FTA Sealed, Dairy Sector Kept Out
Historic Milestone Announced at the 16th India–EU Summit by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and European Commission President H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen India Safeguards sensitive Agricultural products and Dairy Sector: no market access. India, 4th largest economy, and the European Union, 2nd largest economy, comprising 25% of Global GDP, Forge a Trusted…
Nepali Dairy Farmers Gain from Rising Milk Prices in India
With milk prices rising in India, Nepali dairy producers are finding better market opportunities across the border, reversing a trend that previously saw cheaper Indian milk flooding Nepal and squeezing local producers. Earlier seasons forced Nepali farmers to struggle with surplus or process excess milk themselves due to illegal imports; this year, higher Indian milk…
Indian Dairy’s White Revolution Faces Climate & Animal Scrutiny
India’s celebrated White Revolution — which transformed the nation into the world’s largest milk producer and lifted millions out of rural poverty — is increasingly being re-evaluated in light of environmental, animal welfare and climate impacts associated with rapid dairy growth. The movement, led by Verghese Kurien’s Operation Flood, dramatically increased milk output and cooperative…
Heritage Foods Q3 FY26: Growth Amid Milk Supply Crunch
Heritage Foods Limited today announced resilient Q3 FY26 results (ended Dec 31, 2025), crossing ₹11,000 Mn revenue for the third straight quarter amid supply tightness. Key Highlights: Revenue: ₹11,192 Mn (+8% YoY); VAP revenue +13.8% to ₹3,271 Mn (38.4% mix), consumer VAP (incl. ghee/butter) +22.6%. Milk sales volumes +2.1% YoY to 11.94 LLPD; realizations +4.9% to ₹57.31/L. EBITDA ₹629…
Milkfood Ltd Asset Sale Boosts Growth & Strengthens Finances
Milkfood Ltd has monetised its Moradabad dairy plant in Uttar Pradesh for ₹130 crore, driving a strategic balance sheet reset and laying the foundation for accelerated growth in high-margin dairy segments. The transaction delivered a net cash inflow of ₹116.11 crore after taxes, including a significant ₹78.04 crore profit on land and gains on buildings,…
Illegal Oxytocin Seized in Telangana Dairy Probe
Telangana’s Drugs Control Administration (DCA), acting with the Adilabad Police, has seized 109 unlabelled 200 ml bottles purported to be oxytocin injections from an individual in Adilabad district — suspected to be illegally stocked for misuse in dairy cattle to artificially boost milk let-down. The operation, conducted on January 22, 2026, uncovered the unlabelled injections…
China Baby Formula Market Defies Birthrate Slump
Despite China’s birthrate hitting record lows in 2025, the outlook for infant formula suppliers has not collapsed as feared, with market dynamics suggesting resilience and new growth avenues for premium brands and overseas players. Births in China last year fell to their lowest level since at least 1949, prompting a sell-off in shares of companies…
Dairy leaders Rama Reddy and Dr. Punniyamurthy Wins Padma Shri
NDDB extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Punniyamurthy Natesan, a pioneer in Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) and a valued advisor to NDDB, on being honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Punniyamurthy’s transformative contributions to EVM, his advocacy of sustainable & antibiotic-free livestock health practices, and his lifelong…
Youth Drive Kerala Dairy & Meat Investments
Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department is set to energize private enterprise in dairy and allied sectors with a focused series of investment meets for young entrepreneurs from February 4–7, 2026. The initiative kicks off with a two-day session in Thiruvananthapuram (Feb 4–5) followed by a second in Kannur (Feb 6–7), with about 100 aspiring founders expected…