India’s Dairy Export Hurdles Amid U.S. Tariff Shifts
India, the world’s leading milk producer with an annual output of approximately 240 million tonnes, contributes less than 0.5% to global dairy exports. This limited export share is attributed to structural challenges within the Indian dairy sector, including a predominant focus on fluid milk, high production costs, and inconsistent quality standards. In contrast, the United […]
Synthetic Paneer Threatens India’s Dairy Integrity
The Indian dairy sector is confronting a significant challenge with the proliferation of synthetic paneer—products crafted from vegetable oils, starches, and additives that mimic traditional paneer in appearance and texture. This counterfeit variant is infiltrating markets, particularly in regions with high paneer consumption, posing health risks to consumers and undermining the efforts of genuine dairy […]
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 […]
India Stands Firm Against US Dairy Imports Over Animal Feed Concerns
India has drawn a firm red line in ongoing trade discussions with the United States, refusing to open its market to American dairy products due to concerns over animal feed practices. The core issue lies in the use of animal-derived feed ingredients in the US dairy sector, which conflicts with India’s religious sentiments and regulatory […]
India Poised to Challenge U.S. in Global Butter Export Markets
In a development that could reshape global dairy trade dynamics, India is emerging as a serious contender to the U.S. in the international butter market, according to a recent analysis by U.S.-based dairy experts. While the U.S. has traditionally maintained a stable share in global butter exports, India’s rising milk production, expanding processing infrastructure, and […]
India Steps Forward to Lead Global Livestock Decarbonisation Drive
India is positioning itself as a key global leader in livestock decarbonisation as it prepares for the upcoming Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation to be hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. The announcement follows the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and FAO’s collaborative efforts to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
India Calls Out Western Double Standards in Dairy Trade
As global tariff tensions escalate, particularly around agriculture and dairy, India has strongly criticized what it sees as the West’s double standards in trade policy. A recent opinion piece in The Hindu Business Line argues that while Western economies demand liberalization and open access to Indian markets, they themselves continue to heavily subsidize their own […]
India eyes WTO-safe measures to protect dairy from US impact
India plans to use World Trade Organization (WTO)-safe non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to shield its dairy sector from U.S. market access as part of the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations aimed at more than doubling two-way commerce to 500 billion dollars by 2030, a senior government official said. “Some items like dairy will be caught in NTBs […]
Aavin is the cheapest cooperative milk brand in India
Milk and Dairy Development Minister R S Raja Kannappan on Wednesday informed the Assembly that Aavin milk is the most affordable among all state-owned cooperative brands, including Amul, Nandini and Milma, as well as private brands, with the price difference ranging from Rs 6 to Rs 16 per litre. He added that Aavin can ensure […]
India’s import guidelines in line with social norms-GTRI report
Experts have underlined that several of India’s import guidelines are in lines with domestic economic needs and social ethos, even as a new report by the US Trade Representative has flagged concerns around several tariff and non tariff barriers imposed by India. “Many of the proposed changes—in areas like agriculture, digital governance, and public health—pose […]