Patanjali Ghee Fails Quality Test — Rs 1.40 Lakh Fine Imposed
A court in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand has fined Patanjali Ayurved Ltd ₹ 1,00,000 after a sample of their cow-ghee failed quality tests at both a state-level lab (in Rudrapur) and a national lab (in Ghaziabad). The fine also extends to the distributor and retailer involved, who have been penalised ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 15,000 respectively —…
Himachal’s Milkfed Cuts Retail Milk Price by Rs3–Rs4/L
Himachal Pradesh’s leading dairy cooperative, Milkfed, has announced a reduction in milk prices — dropping rates by ₹3 to ₹4 per litre. Loose cow-milk will now sell at ₹51 per litre, down from ₹55, while packaged “Him Gauri” milk has been priced at ₹55 per litre, reduced from ₹58. The price cut comes soon after…
Dairy Day Poised for Rs 1,000 Cr Revenue — Eyeing Big Growth
Bengaluru-based Dairy Day, backed by private-equity firm Kedaara Capital, is projecting annual revenue of ₹1,000 crore this year as it scales up operations and strengthens its regional presence across South and West India. Founded in 2002 by promoters M.N. Jaganath and A. Balaraju, Dairy Day has built a network of over 50,000 retailers across the…
India’s Dairy Paradox: Abundance, Pressure and the Road Ahead
India today stands as the world’s largest milk producer, contributing nearly 25% of global milk output. National milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, marking a 3.58% rise over the previous year. Per-capita availability has also climbed steadily, touching 485 grams per day, significantly higher than global averages. The dairy sector remains the backbone…
TTD Laddu Ghee Scam: CBI–SIT Charges 12 Officials and Experts
A major breakthrough has been reported in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration case, with a Central Bureau of Investigation–led Special Investigation Team (CBI–SIT) formally arraigning seven TTD officials and five external dairy experts for their alleged role in supplying 68 lakh kg of adulterated ghee to the temple over five years. According…
Milk production grew by 3.58% over last year
India’s dairy sector continued its dominant rise in 2024-25, with national milk production touching 247.87 million tonnes, a 3.58% increase over the previous year. With this, India retained its position as the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global output, according to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 report. Animal_Husbandry_Statistics_2025 Per-capita milk availability rose…
Odisha gives Rs 200 cr subsidy to 4.5 lakh dairy farmers
What’s the news The government of Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (OMFED), under Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, has disbursed nearly ₹200 crore as subsidy to more than 4.5 lakh dairy farmers in the state. Under this Yojana, eligible dairy farmers receive up to 70% subsidy, enabling many to purchase or rear milch animals. So…
Minister Launches ‘Dugdh Sankalan Sathi’ Dairy App
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey unveiled the ground-breaking “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” today at Mussorie, Uttarakhand. This innovative application, designed and developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), Jaipur, a “Mini Ratna” Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is poised to make a lasting impact on…
Cow-Free Dairy Scores Early Wins; Scale Still a Challenge
Cow Free — Strauss Group’s animal-free dairy line made via precision-fermentation — launched in Israel in September 2025 and comprises a dairy-style beverage and a spread/cream-cheese alternative, produced using dairy protein (BLG) derived from yeast or fungi instead of cows. According to the company, everything released so far has sold out, indicating early consumer acceptance….
NDRI hosts its first Dairy Festival on National Milk Day
On 26 November 2025, to mark National Milk Day — the birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien — NDRI at Karnal organised its first-ever “Dairy Festival-2025,” drawing strong public participation and wide interest. The festival was inaugurated by NDRI Director Dheer Singh, who lit the ceremonial lamp and toured exhibition stalls showcasing the institute’s latest research…