India’s Dairy Sector Set for 5% Annual Growth, Driven by Domestic Demand and Cooperative Strength: Ind-Ra
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projects that India’s milk production is poised to grow at 5% year-on-year in the near to medium term, significantly outpacing global dairy trends. The agency estimates that milk output in FY25 rose by 5% YoY, underscoring India’s position as the world’s largest milk producer, supported by rising domestic demand, robust […]
China Extends Anti-Subsidy Probe into EU Dairy Imports Until 2026 Amid EV Trade Dispute
Beijing, August 21, 2025 — China has officially extended its anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union (EU) by six months, with the new deadline set for February 21, 2026, according to its Ministry of Commerce. The ongoing investigation targets specific EU dairy products, including cheese, milk, and cream, and is part of […]
🌍 Global Milk Supply Forecast to Rise by 1.4% in 2025
The global milk supply is expected to rise by 1.4% in 2025, according to a newly released Ornua Global Dairy Outlook, signalling a moderate but positive recovery in worldwide milk output following a period of supply contraction and market volatility. As one of the world’s leading dairy exporters, Ornua’s forecast outlines a cautiously optimistic outlook […]
🧀 Paras Dairy Bets Big on Cheese Market Expansion with ₹100 Cr Investment in Maharashtra
Mumbai, August 21:VRS Foods Ltd, better known as Paras Dairy, is advancing into India’s rapidly growing cheese segment with a ₹100 crore investment in a new production facility in Maharashtra. This expansion supports its strategic rollout of Galacia Cheese across western and southern India. Launched in early 2025, Galacia Cheese initially served institutional kitchens, quick […]
Why Pure Milk Matters: Heritage Foods Highlights Daily Health Benefits
At Dairy Dimension, we often engage with thought leaders across the Indian dairy industry to highlight evolving perspectives on milk consumption and consumer health. In this spirit, we invited Mr. Puneet Kusumbia, Vice President – Marketing at Heritage Foods, to share his insights on why pure milk remains an essential part of daily nutrition. Puneet […]
Amit Shah: Gujarat’s Milk Procurement Surges 5-Fold to 250 Lakh Litres/Day
Gujarat’s Dairy Growth Spotlighted in Parliament Gujarat’s dairy sector has achieved remarkable growth, with milk procurement rising fivefold over the last two decades. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah confirmed that daily procurement has jumped from 50 lakh litres in 2001-02 to nearly 250 lakh litres […]
Milma Launches Bottled ‘Milma Cow Milk’ in Kerala to Boost Market Reach
Thiruvananthapuram, August 19, 2025 — The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, popularly known as Milma, has entered the bottled milk segment with the launch of ‘Milma Cow Milk’, marking a new phase of value addition in the Indian dairy industry. A Fresh Take on Milk Packaging The newly launched product comes in one-litre food-grade plastic […]
GST Overhaul Likely to Cut Ghee and Butter Tax to 5%, Fueling Dairy Consumption and Accessibility
The Indian dairy sector could soon benefit from a landmark policy reform, as the Centre prepares to roll out a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Among the key proposals is a reduction in GST on essential dairy items such as ghee and butter—currently taxed at 12%—to a more affordable 5%, […]
India-US Trade Talks Cancelled: Tariff Relief Delayed, Dairy Exports Face Headwinds
📰 India-US Trade Talks Cancelled Amid Tensions Over Oil and Dairy Market Access A key round of India-US trade negotiations, previously scheduled for August 25–29, 2025, has been abruptly cancelled, delaying progress on a proposed bilateral trade agreement and tariff relief for Indian exports. This development is a significant setback for India’s dairy and agriculture […]
Delhi Milk Scheme Introduces Cow Milk and Co-Branded Products to Strengthen NCR Presence
Delhi Milk Scheme Expands Portfolio with Cow Milk Launch and Co-Branded Offerings In a major push to modernize its dairy operations and cater to evolving consumer preferences, the Union Government has unveiled new cow milk products and co-branded dairy offerings under the Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS). This strategic move not only broadens DMS’s product range […]
