NDDB celebrates 60 years of White Revolution
NDDB celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of India’s White Revolution on 28 September 2025, reaffirming its commitment to transforming dairy across the country. In a national event in New Delhi, the board honoured leaders from Punjab’s Ferozepur Milk Union, including Chairman Gurbhej Singh Tibbi and GM Sugyan Prasad Singh, acknowledging their role in farmer mobilization and…
Hatsun Agro bets tax cuts & protein surge raise sales
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., India’s largest private-sector dairy company, is banking on rising consumer interest in protein-rich foods to drive its next growth phase. The Chennai-headquartered firm, known for milk, curd, and ice cream under brands like Arun, Arokya, and Hatsun, plans to scale up its high-protein offerings, aligning with evolving dietary preferences among urban…
India leads world dairy output: Modi at WorldFood 2025
At the inauguration of World Food India 2025 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s growing dominance in global food processing and agriculture. Speaking at Bharat Mandapam, he remarked that India now contributes 25 percent of the globe’s milk supply, making it the world’s largest milk producer. He underscored the transformational role of…
Abbott’s Project Ksheersagar boosts milk by 55%
Abbott’s CSR initiative Project Ksheersagar, launched with TechnoServe, has reached around 12,000 dairy farmers across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Through improved practices, infrastructure support, and training, the program claims to have increased milk production by 55 percent and doubled farmer incomes, while lowering veterinary costs by 60 percent. Industry Insights (Dairy Focus):…
Sangam Dairy wins contract to supply ghee to TTD
Sangam Dairy has been officially selected to supply cow ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for the preparation of the sacred Srivari Prasadam. A flag-off and pooja ceremony marked the beginning of this partnership. This milestone reflects Sangam’s commitment to quality, tradition, and its deep connection with its farmer base since 1977. This moment marks…
NIAB’s affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk
NIAB’s Low-Cost Device Promises Safer Milk to Every Household, Strengthens AMR Control, and Enhances Consumer ProtectionBRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, has developed QuantM, a and affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk. It addresses a critical need in India’s dairy sector by enabling rapid, low-cost, and accurate milk quality monitoring.Somatic cell…
Aavin may face GST notice for not cutting milk prices
Despite the GST on many dairy products being slashed from 12 % to 5 %, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned dairy cooperative Aavin has not yet reduced the prices of its products. This has sparked public criticism and political pressure, as rival cooperatives like Amul and Nandini have already passed on the benefit to consumers. Sources confirmed…
Bangla dairy prices stay same despite GST cut
The Central government has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all milk products under its latest tax reform. However, prices of milk products sold by Bangla Dairy in parts of West Bengal, including North 24 Parganas, have not yet come down and consumers continue to purchase these products at old rates, despite dealers…
USDA to Launch Quarterly U.S. Milk Production Survey
On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it will initiate its quarterly Milk Production survey. The exercise will collect data from roughly 4,500 milk producers nationwide to quantify herd size, milk output, and on-farm utilization. The results will be published October 22, 2025, in the Milk Production…
Delhi GST Cut Slashes Dairy Prices by 6–12%
The Delhi government’s recent GST rate revisions reduce taxes on essential items including dairy—milk, paneer, ghee, butter, UHT milk—making them 6–12 percent cheaper. While consumers benefit immediately, the move promises ripple effects across the dairy value chain: increased consumption, higher sales volumes, and improved farmer incomes. Industry Insights (Dairy Focus): The newly announced GST cuts…