Union Budget 2026–27: What India’s dairy industry is really watching
With Union Budget 2026–27 approaching, the dairy industry’s wish list is becoming sharper and more operational. After four budgets where the Centre steadily prioritised animal health, cooperative-led capacity building, and blended infrastructure finance, the conversation has shifted from “support dairy” to “reduce friction in the value chain”. The ask is no longer just about more […]
TTD Laddu Ghee Case: CBI-SIT Charges 36 in Alleged Rs 250 Crore Synthetic Ghee Supply Scam
The CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed its final chargesheet in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration case, naming 36 accused in what investigators describe as one of the largest procurement frauds linked to a religious institution. The case concerns the alleged supply of synthetic ghee to the temple trust between 2021 […]
India–EU Trade Pact Likely to Open Markets While Shielding Sensitive Dairy Products
India and the European Union are moving closer to a free trade agreement (FTA) that could grant duty-free access to over 90% of Indian goods entering the EU market, while protecting sensitive sectors such as dairy and agriculture. Officials familiar with the negotiations say the deal aims to be “balanced and mutually beneficial”. It is […]
Dr B. Maheswarappa Naveena Takes Over as Animal Husbandry Commissioner at DAHD
Dr B. Maheswarappa Naveena has formally assumed charge as Animal Husbandry Commissioner (AHC) in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD). He took over the responsibility on 23 January 2026, succeeding Abhijit Mitra, Vice Chancellor of DUVASU. The appointment comes at a crucial time […]
Aviwell Raises €11 Million to Expand AI-Driven Microbiome Solutions for Animal Nutrition
French deep-tech animal nutrition firm Aviwell SAS has secured €11 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered microbiome platform and scale natural biological solutions for livestock and aquaculture. Headquartered in Toulouse, Aviwell welcomed three new investors, Blue Revolution Fund (BRF), and Blast. Club, and SWEN Capital Partners, while existing backers Elaia […]
Milky Mist Dairy to Invest Rs 1,130 Crore in Maharashtra Milk Processing Plant, MoU Signed at Davos
DAVOS: Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maharashtra to establish a large-scale milk processing and dairy products manufacturing facility in the state, with a proposed investment of nearly Rs 1,130 crore. The agreement marks a significant development for the Indian dairy industry and Maharashtra’s […]
Bihar Bets on Dairy-Led Growth to Drive Rural Employment: CM Nitish Kumar
Dairy Expansion Anchors Siwan’s Rs 208 Crore Development Push Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has positioned the dairy sector as a key driver of rural employment and farmer income while unveiling 71 development projects worth Rs 208 crore in Siwan district. The announcement came during his Samriddhi Yatra, reflecting the state’s renewed focus on agriculture-linked […]
NDDB–Mulco MoU Aims to Revive Dairy Production in Mizoram Under White Revolution 2.0
Partnership Aims to Boost Milk Production and Farmer Incomes To strengthen dairy development in the North-East, the Mizoram Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (Mulco) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The agreement focuses on increasing milk production and improving dairy processing capacity across Mizoram. The MoU was […]
Akshayakalpa Organic Bets on Sincerity Over Speed in India’s Food and Agri Start-up Boom
Sincerity as a Growth Strategy As India’s food and agri start-up ecosystem accelerates, Akshayakalpa Organic is taking a distinctly different path. The organic dairy brand believes long-term success depends less on speed and valuations, and more on sincerity towards farmers, consumers, and sustainable practices. At a time when many start-ups focus on rapid scaling, Akshayakalpa […]
Jharkhand to Harness Australian Dairy Tech: Modernising Milk Production and Empowering Rural Farmers
In a major policy push to upgrade its dairy sector, the Government of Jharkhand is preparing to integrate advanced Australian animal husbandry technologies aimed at improving milk production, breed quality, and farm efficiency. This strategic move, following bilateral discussions between Jharkhand’s Department of Animal Husbandry and officials from Australia’s agriculture sector, signals a significant shift […]
