India-US Trade Deal: Implications for Dairy, What Could Get Cheaper and What Remains Contentious
India and the United States have reached an agreement that trims reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports to the US to 18 per cent, abolishing previously imposed punitive duties and signalling a reset in bilateral trade relations. This tariff rationalisation promises to lower costs on a wide array of Indian goods entering the US, including agricultural […]
Budget FY27: A Structural Boost for Dairy and Cooperatives
The Union Budget 2026-27 has been characterised by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) as a transformative fiscal blueprint for agriculture and allied sectors, particularly for dairy, livestock and cooperative movements. Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the NDDB, emphasised that the Budget’s policy architecture is designed not merely to adjust allocations but to fundamentally strengthen […]
China’s Dairy Revolution: From Major Importer to Emerging Exporte
China’s dairy sector is undergoing a major transformation. Over the past decade, the government has pushed hard for dairy self-sufficiency. This effort accelerated during the pandemic, when food security became a national priority. As a result, China rapidly expanded domestic milk production. At the centre of this strategy is the rise of large-scale industrial dairy […]
Union Budget Delivers Structural Gains for Gujarat’s Dairy Cooperatives
The Union Budget delivers a strong fiscal and infrastructure push to Gujarat’s dairy cooperative sector. It removes key tax hurdles, improves logistics, and promotes sustainability. As a result, farmers are likely to see better income realisation, while cooperatives can operate more efficiently. At the centre of the reforms, the government has expanded income-tax deductions for […]
Union Budget 2026-27: Transformational Push for India’s Dairy Sector
The Union Budget 2026-27 has delivered a historic boost to India’s dairy and livestock sector, recognising its pivotal role in rural livelihoods and national food security. With dairy contributing around 5% to India’s GDP and supporting over 80 million farmers, the budget’s provisions mark a strategic effort to modernise the sector, improve productivity, and foster […]
Indian Potash Limited’s Diversification Strategy Signals a New Integrated Model for Rural Agri-Econom
Indian Potash Limited (IPL), long recognised as a foundational force in promoting balanced fertiliser use across India, is undergoing a strategic transformation that reflects broader shifts within the agricultural economy. Moving beyond its historical identity as a fertiliser distribution giant, the company is steadily building a diversified, farmer-centric ecosystem spanning dairy, cattle feed, sugar manufacturing […]
China Reduces Proposed Tariffs in EU Dairy Probe: Implications for Global Dairy Trade
China has revised downwards the punitive tariffs it plans to impose on European Union dairy products following an anti-subsidy investigation, according to statements from the European Dairy Association (EDA) and Eucolait. The adjustment, which reduces the maximum duty from a proposed 42.7% to 11.7% on certain products, including cheese and cream, marks a significant, albeit […]
MilkoChill Innovation Earns Impact Recognition at STEM Summit 2026
Technology-driven solutions for grassroots dairy challenges took centre stage at the STEM Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where Prompt Innovations Pvt. Ltd. received the Impact Award for its milk chilling technology, MilkoChill. The recognition from the Society for Technology Management highlights the growing importance of decentralised cold-chain innovations in strengthening India’s rural dairy economy. Addressing […]
Rising Indian Milk Prices Offer Relief to Nepali Dairy Farmers
A sustained increase in milk prices in India is delivering an unexpected but welcome boost to Nepali dairy farmers, altering long-standing cross-border trade dynamics and easing pressure on Nepal’s domestic milk market. For years, cheaper Indian milk flowing illegally into Nepal had undercut local producers, creating chronic oversupply and forcing farmers and cooperatives to dump […]
Analytical Insight: CBI Confirms Absence of Animal Fat in TTD Ghee and What It Means for Dairy Quality Assurance
The Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) recently filed final 600-page chargesheet in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration case has provided a decisive clarification: the ghee supplied to the temple trust did not contain animal fat, thereby addressing a core point of public and political contention that had dominated discourse over the past year. […]
