India Shifts Diet: Milk Rises, Cereals & Pulses Dip
The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for August 2023–July 2024 reveals a noteworthy shift in Indian dietary patterns, according to a government report. Milk and milk-product consumption has increased across both rural and urban households. In urban areas, the share of milk in the consumption basket rose from 12.8% to 12.9%, while in rural…
Gujarat Dairy Scandal Surfaces Amid BJP Infighting
A politically charged conflict within Gujarat’s BJP has unveiled alarming revelations of illegal milk operations and entrenched corruption across several cooperative dairies. The latest scandal involves Sumul Dairy in Surat, where top executives are accused of sourcing milk illegally from Maharashtra through unregistered chilling plants, funneling it into the local supply chain. Alleged misconduct includes…
J&K to Emulate Varanasi Dairy Model for Cooperatives
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened in Srinagar for a high-level review of livestock and fisheries in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Singh urged J&K officials to adopt the acclaimed Varanasi dairy cooperative model, credited for significantly boosting milk production and generating revenue from…
GST Cuts may Bring Relief to Dairy Products
In a major boost for the dairy sector, the GST Council is reportedly preparing a reduction in GST rates on key household consumables—potentially extending benefits to milk, curd, paneer, and other dairy items. The proposal, announced shortly after income-tax relief to middle-class consumers, would ease the tax burden on pre-packaged dairy, currently attracting up to…
Dairy price dip won’t last long – expert
An analyst says the new season dip in global dairy prices is likely to be temporary.Dairy prices fell for the fourth consecutive auction overnight, with the average price down more than 4 percent to US$4274. The price of wholemilk powder, which strongly influences the payouts for local farmers, fell more than 5 percent, while butter…
Study Flags Dairy’s Impact on Sleep Quality for lactose intolerant
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has found a correlation between high dairy intake and disrupted sleep patterns in certain individuals. Using sleep tracking data from over 36,000 people and dietary logs, researchers observed that consumption of full-fat dairy, especially at night, could interfere with REM sleep due to digestion-related discomfort or casein protein…
From Desert to Dairy Giant: Rajasthan’s Milk Revolution
Rajasthan has surged past Uttar Pradesh to claim the title of India’s largest milk-producing state, contributing 16% of national milk output—a dramatic rise from 12.8% pre-pandemic to 16% in 2023–24 . Between FY 2020–21 and FY 2023–24, its real milk output value averaged ₹91,227 cr, outpacing UP’s ₹87,448 cr . Another transformer is Madhya Pradesh, which also…
GDT price index fell by 4.1% which is largest in 2025
GDT price index fall by 4.1% is highest in this year. Here is a summary of the results from the latest GDT Trading Event.As expected the index plummeted by 4.1% . It was slightly more than the expectations. Major agencies including Rabobank are also suggesting a cautious approach . The major reason being that the traction…
India–US Mini‑Deal Stalls Over Agri, Dairy & GM Crops
India has toughened its position on issues related to agriculture and dairy as negotiations in Washington entered a crucial stage, posing challenges on efforts to close a mini deal before July 9, a government official said on Monday. The official added that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department…
In Despair’s Wake: When Dairy Dreams Die Under Bank Pressure
I’ve just learned of a heart breaking suicide by a dairy entrepreneur in Madurai—not the first, but perhaps the most urgent yet. Today, I call upon the entire dairy fraternity to confront a vital question: in the eyes of the system, what truly is the value of a dairy farmer’s or entrepreneur’s life? These individuals…