India’s Dairy Sector Faces Summer Stress as Heatwaves Test Cold-Chain Capacity
India’s dairy industry is entering the summer season under intensifying operational pressure, as rising temperatures and surging demand for chilled and value-added products place greater strain on the country’s cold-chain infrastructure. What makes the current scenario distinct is not merely the seasonal heat but the structural transformation underway in India’s dairy consumption patterns. The industry […]
Bundelkhand Dairy Expansion: Uttar Pradesh Approves New Banda Plant and Jhansi Capacity Upgrade
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has approved a strategic dairy infrastructure expansion in the Bundelkhand region, signalling renewed efforts to strengthen milk processing capacity and improve market access for rural producers. The decision, cleared during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath, includes the establishment of a new dairy processing plant in Banda and a […]
Devyani Food Industries Appoints Dharmavir Kumar as Vice President Operations for Creambell
Devyani Food Industries Limited has appointed Dharmavir Kumar as Vice President – Operations (Creambell), effective March 2026, reinforcing the company’s operational leadership as it expands its footprint in India’s competitive frozen dessert and dairy market. In this role, Kumar will oversee end-to-end manufacturing and plant operations for the Creambell brand across India. His mandate includes […]
Rising Nandini demand boosts profits; Chikkaballapur union shares gains with dairy farmers
Strong consumer demand for products under the Nandini label has translated into improved financial performance for the Chikkaballapur District Milk Producers Cooperative Union (CHIMUL), enabling the cooperative to extend additional financial incentives to milk producers in the region. The cooperative has reported a profit of approximately ₹2 crore, reflecting steady market traction for value-added dairy […]
Purabi Dairy Expands in Upper Assam with Three New Processing Plants
Assam’s cooperative dairy sector is set for a major infrastructure boost as Purabi Dairy launched the expansion of its processing network in Upper Assam with the foundation laying of three new milk processing plants in Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Dhemaji. The main Bhoomi Pujan ceremony in Jorhat marked the start of the initiative, with participation from […]
Telangana Alleges Misuse of Vijaya Dairy Brand by Andhra Entities, Flags Adulteration Concerns
The Telangana dairy sector has raised serious concerns over the alleged misuse of the Vijaya Dairy brand by entities linked to Andhra Pradesh, claiming that the issue is affecting consumer trust and causing economic losses to local milk producers. According to Gutta Amit Reddy, certain private operators are reportedly selling adulterated milk and ghee in […]
ITT Completes $4.77 Billion Acquisition of SPX FLOW to Strengthen Flow Technologies Segment
Industrial manufacturer ITT Inc. has completed its $4.775 billion acquisition of SPX FLOW, Inc. from private equity firm Lone Star Funds, marking a significant step in the company’s portfolio transformation strategy. The transaction integrates SPX FLOW’s $1.3 billion revenue process technologies platform with ITT’s existing industrial operations. Following the deal, the combined businesses will operate […]
Fazer and Reliance Consumer Products Explore Strategic Partnership in India’s Premium Chocolate Market
Finland-based food company Fazer Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding into India’s rapidly growing premium chocolate market. The proposed partnership will evaluate opportunities to introduce selected Fazer chocolate products manufactured in Finland to Indian consumers. The agreement also includes […]
Dairy Adulteration Racket Busted in Hyderabad; Fake Ghee Worth ₹18.26 Lakh Seized
Authorities in Hyderabad have uncovered a dairy adulteration racket after seizing fake ghee worth ₹18.26 lakh during a raid in Banjara Hills. The operation highlights persistent food safety risks in India’s dairy supply chain and the growing challenge of counterfeit dairy products. Raid Uncovers Adulteration Unit A joint team from the Commissioner’s Task Force and […]
Maharashtra Milk Production Rises 64% in a Decade, Yet Per Capita Availability Trails National Average
Maharashtra’s dairy sector has recorded significant expansion over the past decade, with milk production rising by nearly 64%, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. The state’s output increased from 101.52 lakh metric tonnes (MT) in 2015–16 to 166.26 lakh MT in 2024–25, reflecting the growing role of dairying in rural livelihoods and agricultural diversification. The […]
