High Court Rules Flavoured Milk as Milk, Not Beverage for GST
In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has sided with Dodla Dairy Limited, determining that flavoured milk should be classified under GST Tariff Heading 0402 99 90, which attracts a 5% tax rate, rather than under Heading 2202 99 30, which carries a 12% rate. This decision overturns a previous demand by the…
Indian Dairy Must Prioritize Quality Amid Vegan Rise
The Deccan Herald article critiques the Indian dairy sector’s defensive approach against the rise of veganism, urging the industry to instead prioritize systemic improvements. Key concerns include rampant use of antibiotics, unethical cattle management practices, and food adulteration—issues that not only hurt public health but also diminish India’s position in global dairy trade. With increasing…
Bihar Gears Up to Strengthen Dairy R&D with New Engineering Facility at BASU
The Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU) in Patna has completed a major milestone with the near-completion of its new Dairy Engineering facility, built over 5,704 square metres. Equipped with cutting-edge dairy process engineering and food engineering laboratories, computer labs, workshops, and four seminar halls, the facility aims to become a key hub for dairy research,…
Prakasam ranks first in A.P. livestock sector, 5th in milk production
Prakasam district has ranked first in the livestock sector and fifth in milk production in Andhra Pradesh according to a Vision Document prepared by the district administration as part of the Swarna Andhra@2047 programme, Collector A. Thameem Ansaria said during World Veterinary Day celebrations at NTR Kalakshetram in Ongole on Saturday. She said, “Prakasam is…
America’s dairy farms are disappearing — milk-price rules
Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we have less than 40,” Orr, an agriculture adviser for Greene County, Tennessee, told me with a tinge of sadness. That was six years ago. Today, only 14 dairy farms remain in…
MOU signed between Cooperation Ministry and Instamart
Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation attends signing of MoU between Ministry of Cooperation and Swiggy Instamart for onboarding of the Cooperative Dairy and other products Cooperative societies will also be able to connect with new customers by using technology. Bharat Organics and other cooperative dairy products will now be available on e-commerce and q-commerce platforms of…
B2B Dairy Transforms into Strategic Brand Differentiator
India’s dairy industry, traditionally viewed through the lens of volume and logistics, is undergoing a significant transformation. With over 80 million smallholder farmers and a cattle population exceeding 300 million, India leads globally in milk production. The sector, valued at ₹13.17 lakh crore in 2022, is projected to reach nearly ₹21 lakh crore by 2030…
Good monsoons-Karnataka Braces for Milk Production Surge
Following 60% excess pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and forecasts of an above-normal rainy season, milk production is expected to surge again this year. Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is anticipating daily milk inflows to peak at 1.2 crore litres by July-August, significantly above the typical 85-92 lakh litres. Bengaluru’s Bamul union alone expects to cross 18.5…
Why India Poses the Biggest Trade Opportunity with US
India Trade Talks Make Progress Before the White House’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries expires on July 9, India is one country rushing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. As trade tensions continue to impact both commodity and financial markets, the White House says the Trump administration is making progress…
Dairy’s Acceleration in Butterfat and Protein Production
The dairy industry is experiencing a significant shift, with advancements in genetics, nutrition and feed management driving remarkable changes in milk composition. These changes spell good news for everyone involved in the industry as higher butterfat and protein content are now being optimized. Dairy Components: A Growing Importance In the U.S., over 80% of the…