₹22 Cr Dung Project Stalls in Ludhiana
A ₹22–22.5 crore cow dung collection project in Ludhiana has stalled just months after launch, as a deadlock between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and dairy owners disrupts operations at major dairy complexes. The initiative, aimed at curbing pollution in the Buddha Dariya, required dairy farmers to place dung outside their units for centralized lifting, but…
Vijaya Dairy Hikes Milk Prices from April 4
Vijaya Dairy, operated by the Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, has announced a price increase of ₹2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre for packet milk, effective April 4, 2026, citing rising production and operational costs. The revised prices will be implemented across key regions, while monthly cardholders will continue…
Milk Output Trails Demand as Costs Surge
India’s dairy sector is facing a widening demand-supply gap, with milk production growth slowing sharply to 3.5–3.78%, while demand continues to expand at around 6% annually, creating sustained upward pressure on prices. Retail milk prices have already increased by ₹2–₹5 per litre, with farm-gate prices hitting five-year highs, signalling a deepening structural imbalance. The slowdown…
MP Milk Prices Rise ₹2–₹4/Litre Amid Cost Surge
Milk prices across several parts of Madhya Pradesh have increased by ₹2 to ₹4 per litre from April 1, 2026, marking the start of the new financial year, driven primarily by rising input costs and seasonal pressures. According to the Madhya Pradesh Milk Vendors Federation, the hike has been implemented in multiple cities including Indore,…
Rising Milk Output Sparks Global Dairy Concerns
Global dairy markets are witnessing a surge in milk production driven by expanding herd sizes and higher yields per cow, but this growth is raising concerns over market imbalances, pricing pressure, and sustainability challenges. In the United States, the dairy herd reached 9.615 million cows, up by 204,000 head year-on-year, contributing to higher overall milk…
Goodricke Bets on Dairy to Drive Growth
Goodricke Group, the Indian arm of Camellia Plc, is diversifying beyond its core tea business by entering the premium dairy segment with A2 ghee and paneer, aiming to reduce dependence on tea gardens and unlock new growth avenues. The company plans to launch its A2 ghee on e-commerce platforms by May 2026, positioning itself in…
West Asia Conflict Squeezes Private Dairies
India’s private dairy companies are facing mounting margin pressure as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains and inflates input costs across the value chain. The crisis is driving sharp increases in packaging costs, alongside broader inflationary pressures impacting operations. At the same time, demand from the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering) segment has weakened,…
From Commodity to Credibility: The Changing Face of Dairy Branding
The recent move by Madhusudan Dairy to onboard Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador may appear, at first glance, as another celebrity endorsement in a crowded FMCG landscape. However, when viewed in the context of evolving consumer behaviour and regulatory tightening, it reflects a deeper and more structural shift underway in the dairy sector. For…
India’s Dairy Growth Slows Amid Supply Crunch
India’s ₹14 trillion dairy sector is facing a structural demand-supply imbalance, with milk production growth slowing sharply even as demand continues to rise, according to a recent industry report. Over the past 4–5 years, annual milk production growth has dropped from 6–7% (till 2022) to just 3.5–3.8%, signalling a systemic slowdown in the world’s largest…
Cooperatives Drive Dairy Growth & Farmer Income
Dairy cooperatives in India continue to play a central role in ensuring remunerative and stable pricing for farmers, with procurement prices determined based on cost of production and market dynamics, according to a government statement. Payments to farmers are increasingly automated and directly credited to bank accounts, improving transparency and efficiency across the value chain….