Himachal Leads Dairy Revolution with New Milk Plants, ERP Rollout, and MSP for Milk
In a transformative move to uplift its rural economy and modernise the dairy sector, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has greenlit the development of new milk processing plants across key districts, while pioneering digital transparency and guaranteed pricing mechanisms for dairy farmers. New Processing and Cooling Infrastructure Across the State Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu […]
FAO July 2025: Dairy Prices Ease Slightly, But Butter Remains Near Record Highs
The FAO Food Price Index climbed 1.6% in July 2025, reaching 130.1 points, as sharp increases in vegetable oil and meat prices offset declines in cereals, dairy, and sugar, according to the latest update from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). While this marks a significant month-on-month rise, global food prices remain 18.8% below […]
India’s Inflation Cools Sharply in 2024–25: Rural-Urban Trends Diverge
Base Year: 2012 India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation, a key measure of price stability, has shown a significant cooling trend over the past 12 months. The data for August 2024 to July 2025 reveals a steep decline from post-monsoon peaks in October 2024 to multi-year lows by July 2025. Peak and Decline High […]
CM Mohan Yadav Meets Amit Shah, Outlines Vision to Make MP India’s Dairy Capital
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has set an ambitious goal for Madhya Pradesh (MP): to transform the state into the “milk production capital of India.” This bold vision was communicated during a high-level meeting with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at Parliament House in New Delhi on August 12, 2025. Currently contributing nearly […]
Untaxing Tradition: A Dairy Sector Plea to Rationalise GST on Ghee and Butter
Click to download Click to DownloadIndia’s dairy sector is making a strong appeal to the GST Council to reduce GST on ghee and butter from 12% to 5%. This article, published by Dairy Dimension, analyses the economic, nutritional, and policy rationale for the change — highlighting how current taxation unfairly penalises a culturally vital, nutritionally […]
Amul and Mother Dairy lead India’s ₹2‑trillion paneer surge.
India’s cottage cheese market is undergoing a tectonic shift. Once the domain of small dairies selling loose paneer in open markets, the sector is rapidly organising around hygienically packaged products. Primary cooperatives such as Amul and Mother Dairy are spearheading this transformation, with smaller challengers quickly following suit. Analysts estimate the market will grow from […]
Shwetdhara MPO Introduces Electric Vehicles in Dairy Transport in Collaboration with Tata Ace EV
In a move aimed at advancing sustainable practices in rural dairy logistics, Shwetdhara Milk Producer Organisation (MPO) has announced the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for milk transportation, following a successful trial phase. The initiative has been launched in collaboration with Tata Ace EV, a light commercial vehicle platform designed for urban and rural delivery […]
Tamil Nadu Government Considers Milk Procurement Price Hike Amid Plans to Boost Aavin’s Sales and Capacity
Erode: The Tamil Nadu government is actively reviewing a proposal to increase the milk procurement price, State Minister for Milk and Dairy Development Mano Thangaraj announced during a press briefing in Erode on Saturday. The move is expected to provide significant relief to dairy farmers and further strengthen the state’s dairy sector. “We are consulting […]
Gujarat Ranks Fourth in India’s Milk Production, Strengthens Animal Health Initiatives
Gujarat has emerged as a significant contributor to the Indian dairy industry, ranking fourth in annual milk production nationwide, according to the state’s Animal Husbandry Minister Raghavji Patel. Speaking at a state-level seminar at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, Patel highlighted Gujarat’s strong performance in dairy development, crediting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra […]
US Tariffs on Indian Exports: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Dairy Sector
The United States’ decision to impose 25% “reciprocal tariffs” on Indian exports has sent shockwaves across multiple industries, with India’s dairy sector facing fresh uncertainties. The move comes after months of stalled bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations, mainly because India refused to open its agricultural and dairy markets to heavily subsidised US agri-business. While New […]
