Milma Delays Milk Price Hike Decision Despite MCC Withdrawal Amid Farmer Distress Concerns
Kerala cooperative dairy giant Milma has yet to formally announce its proposed milk price hike even after the withdrawal of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), creating uncertainty across the Indian dairy industry and intensifying concerns among dairy farmers facing mounting production costs. Milma’s Board of Directors had earlier approved a Rs 4 per litre […]
Milky Mist Secures ₹482 Crore Pre-IPO Funding as Dairy Brand Accelerates Expansion Ahead of 2026 Listing
South India-based dairy company Milky Mist has secured approximately ₹482 crore in a significant pre-IPO funding round, reinforcing investor confidence in India’s rapidly expanding value-added dairy segment. The investment comes as the company prepares for its anticipated stock market debut in 2026. A Temasek-backed entity reportedly led the latest funding round, which included both a […]
India Dairy Protein Balance & 2030 Protein Gap Outlook
Executive Summary India presents the world’s most striking dairy protein paradox. As the world’s largest milk producer — contributing 24% of global output at 239 million tonnes (MT) in 2023-24, India should theoretically be a major source of whey protein. Instead, it produces less than 20% of its national whey protein requirement domestically, with over […]
The Milk India Forgot to Measure
How Frontrunner Farms is turning the world’s largest dairy sector’s quality blind spot into a farmer income opportunity — THROUGH THE “HERD INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM” — one 10-day cycle at a time. Pankaj Navani, Chief Data Architect & CEO, FFIN The Shift from Farming to System-Building Pankaj Navani did not set out to build a data company. […]
Lameness in India’s Dairy Cows: A Major Challenge and Pathways to Prevention
Lameness continues to be one of the most significant and costly health challenges faced by dairy farmers in India. With the sector increasingly shifting toward high-yielding crossbred cattle—particularly those derived from indigenous breeds with exotic genetics such as Holstein Friesian and Jersey—the incidence of lameness is on the rise across both smallholder and commercial dairy […]
Precision Nutrition: Redefining Dairying – Dairy Dimension
With evolving dairy industry in India, the focus is steadily shifting from conventional feeding practices to more scientific, data-driven approaches. With rising feed costs, increasing pressure on productivity, and the need to improve reproductive efficiency, precision nutrition is emerging as a game changer for dairy farmers and feed manufacturers alike. In an e-interaction, Dr Manish […]
Science, Sustainability, and the Next Phase of Livestock Growth
On the occasion of National Farm Animals Day, the spotlight turns to the indispensable role of livestock in shaping India’s agricultural and economic landscape. From ensuring nutritional security to sustaining millions of rural livelihoods, farm animals remain at the heart of the country’s agri-food ecosystem. As India navigates rising demand for protein-rich food and the […]
India–NZ FTA: A Surgical Strike for Specialised Dairy and Nutrition
The historic signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026 marks a watershed moment in bilateral trade, yet for the dairy sector, it is a deal defined as much by what is excluded as what is included. While New Zealand secured duty-free access for 100% of Indian exports and a […]
The ‘Glocal’ Architect: How Dr Rakesh Kumar’s Strategic Memoir Redefines Dairy Leadership
The global dairy landscape is currently navigating a period of profound volatility, characterised by fluctuating input costs, shifting regulatory frameworks, and an urgent mandate for sustainability. In this high-stakes environment, the release of From the Himalayas to the Helm: A Memoir of Roots, Global Leadership, and Dairy Innovation by Dr Rakesh Kumar arrives as more […]
Danone Eyes $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Australia’s Made Group to Cement Premium Foothold
French dairy titan Danone has emerged as the frontrunner in the high-stakes auction for Made Group, the Australian pioneer behind the Cocobella and Rokeby Farms brands. Market sources suggest that while rival Chinese-backed consortia have faltered, Danone’s bid—estimated between $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion—has progressed to the final stages. The sale, managed by Bank of […]
