Dairy Products

ITC expands dairy business in East India, bets on value-added products

ITC is strengthening its presence in the fresh dairy segment in Eastern India through its flagship Aashirvaad brand, betting on rising demand for branded milk and value-added dairy products across Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The diversified conglomerate, which entered the fresh dairy business in 2018 with the launch of Aashirvaad milk in Bihar and later expanded to West Bengal and Jharkhand, has emerged as the second-largest dairy player in Bihar with a lineup ranging from fresh milk to curd, paneer, lassi and Mishti Doi. As part of its expansion strategy, ITC has tailored its dairy portfolio to regional tastes, local consumption patterns and evolving consumer preference for quality-assured dairy products. When asked about expansion to other regions, Hemant Malik, Chief Executive Officer, Foods Division, and Executive Director, ITC, said Eastern India will remain a key focus market for the company's dairy expansion plans, which offers significant headroom for expansion. "East

Climate risks may widen India's milk demand-supply gap, says CII paper

Milk production growth has slowed to 3.5-3.7 per cent, while climate risks could raise procurement costs, squeeze margins and affect value-added dairy products

FSSAI proposes ban on 'analogue paneer', steps up anti-adulteration drive

FSSAI has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of non-dairy products marketed as paneer, giving stakeholders 60 days to submit objections or suggestions on the draft rules

Milky Mist posts eight-fold rise in Q1 net profit to ₹65 crore

Revenue rose 43.6 per cent to Rs 973.45 crore, supported by broad-based growth across the portfolio, with yogurt and ice cream emerging as strong performers

Maharashtra govt bans analogue paneer for a year over food safety concerns

The Maharashtra government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of "analogue" or non-dairy paneer in view of public health concerns and widespread violations of food safety norms, officials said on Wednesday. Offenders could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, as per a recent government order. Maharashtra is the second state after Chhattisgarh to impose such a ban. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it found that several hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food establishments were using analogue paneer in place of conventional paneer without disclosing the substitution on menus, invoices or display boards. Analogue paneer is a non-dairy substitute made using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and other additives instead of milk fat. It is cheaper to produce than conventional paneer and generally contains lower protein levels. A gazette notification issued by Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has prohibited the

Heat wave drives over 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer product sales

Sales of ice creams, buttermilk and curd rose more than 30 per cent this summer as consumers turned to cooling dairy products amid intense heat-wave conditions

Milky Mist raises ₹482 crore from Temasek subsidiary in pre-IPO round

The dairy company raised ₹357 crore via primary infusion and ₹125 crore through secondary share sale, with Temasek arm Jongsong Investments anchoring the pre-IPO funding round

Amit Shah lays foundation of 10,000 litres per day dairy plant in Kargil

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday laid the foundation stone of a 10,000 litres per day dairy plant in Kargil and launched a series of dairy development initiatives for Ladakh through virtual mode, officials said. The initiatives, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, include mobile milk testing laboratories, modern milk cooling systems and strengthening of dairy infrastructure aimed at boosting self-reliance in the Union Territory, they said. Officials said a modern dairy processing plant with a capacity of 10,000 litres per day is being set up at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore by Indian Dairy Machinery Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The project is being implemented under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) of the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, with a grant of Rs 12.74 crore, assistance of Rs 10 crore from NDDF and the remaining financing through LUTDCF .

In praise of Amul, now a trillion-rupee business, driven by trust and value

From design thinking to tech adoption, the brand has been ahead of the curve

Mother Dairy eyes ₹24,000 crore topline in FY27 amid expansion push

Mother Dairy is targeting over 20 per cent revenue growth in FY27 as it expands beyond its core markets, boosts capacity, and strengthens its national presence

Purabi Dairy posts 33% rise in turnover to ₹400 crore in FY2025-26

The West Assam Milk Producers' Cooperative Ltd (WAMUL), which operates the popular brand Purabi Dairy, on Saturday said it has recorded a 33 per cent increase in its turnover in 2025-26 compared to the previous fiscal. The annual turnover of Purabi Dairy was Rs 400 crore in 2025-26, an increase from Rs 306 crore in 2024-25, it said in a statement. It said the cooperative's expansion has been driven by its growing farmer base, which now includes over 58,000 dairy farmers across Assam. Average milk procurement has risen to 1.6 lakh litres per day (LLPD), with peak procurement crossing 2 LLPD. More than 900 new Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) were organised during the financial year, taking the total number of societies under the Purabi network to over 1,600. To support procurement and maintain quality standards, 11 new Bulk Milk Cooling Centres (BMC) were set up, increasing the total number of such facilities to 59. The growth was supported by a balanced expansion across both mil

American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins

It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy

India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield

Developed by NDRI Karnal, the synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with resilience, delivering peak daily milk yields of up to 46.5 kg

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China will impose up to 42.7 per cent of provisional tariffs on dairy products, including milk and cheese imported from the European Union, its Commerce Ministry said on Monday. The elevated duties, which take effect Tuesday, were based on preliminary results from an investigation opened by China's Commerce Ministry in August 2024 as tensions between Beijing and Brussels flared. Beijing reviewed subsidies provided by EU countries for their dairy and other farm products. Beijing's probe was launched as part of tit-for-tat measures as the EU investigated Chinese subsidies on electric vehicles, and later imposed tariffs as high as 45.3 per cent on China-made EVs. China had initiated other probes into European brandy and pork imports as countermeasures for the EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs. It had also urged the EU to scrap its EV tariffs. The temporary duties on EU dairy imports will range from 21.9 per cent to 42.7 per cent, according to the Commerce Ministry, and will cover a basket o

FSSAI steps up checks on nitrofurans in eggs, dairy adulteration drive

FSSAI has asked states to alert eateries against using adulterated paneer and khoya and has begun collecting egg samples for nitrofuran-linked AOZ tests after claims on Eggoz eggs

India, Russia discuss boosting trade in fisheries, meat, dairy products

India and Russia on Thursday held discussions on expanding bilateral trade of fisheries, meat and dairy products as well as address market access issues. According to an official statement, Russia expressed willingness to import fishery and meat products from India. It also showed interest in veterinary vaccine development and animal health management. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, India's Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh held a bilateral meeting with Oxana Lut, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, in the national capital. "During the meeting, both sides discussed expanding mutual trade in fisheries, animal & dairy products, resolving market access issues, and fast-tracking establishment listings for exports," an official statement said. The discussions also focused on collaboration in research, education and emerging aquaculture technologies, including deep-sea fishing ...

India's dairy sector grew by 70% in last 11 years, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India has made significant strides in the dairy sector over the past 11 years, noting that it has grown by 70 per cent during this period and is now the fastest-growing sector in the world. He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's dairy sector has expanded by 70 per cent in terms of capacity. In the world, India's dairy sector is the fastest-growing, Shah said after inaugurating the newly constructed Sabar Dairy Plant facility in Industrial Model Township here, as part of efforts to promote the cooperative sector. Built at a cost of Rs 325 crore, the plant will house state-of-the-art machinery and is expected to generate direct and indirect employment. The newly inaugurated Sabar Dairy plant here is the country's largest production facility for curd, buttermilk, and yogurt, with a daily capacity of 150 metric tonnes of curd, 3 lakh litres of buttermilk, 10 lakh litres of yogurt, and 10 metric tonnes of ...

Ghee to butter: Amul reduces prices of 700 products to pass on GST benefits

GCMMF, which markets dairy items under Amul brand, on Saturday announced reduction of retail prices of more than 700 product packs, including ghee, butter ice cream, bakery and frozen snacks, as it decided to pass on benefits of the GST rate cut to consumers. The new price will be effective from September 22. In a statement, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) announced revision in price list of more than 700 product packs, offering full benefit of GST reduction to its customers, effective September 22, 2025. "This revision is across the range of product categories like butter, ghee, UHT milk, ice cream, cheese, paneer, chocolates, bakery range, frozen dairy and potato snacks, condensed milk, peanut spread, malt-based drink, etc," GCMMF said. The MRP of butter (100 gm) has been reduced to Rs 58 from Rs 62. Ghee rates have been cut by Rs 40 to Rs 610 per litre. The MRP of Amul processed cheese block (1kg) has been cut by Rs 30 to Rs 545 per kg. The new MRP of fr

Heritage Foods to cut dairy product prices following GST reduction

Dairy company Heritage Foods said on Thursday it would reduce prices across its product range following the government's decision to cut goods and services tax (GST) rates on dairy products. The company said it would pass on the full benefit of the GST Council's rate rationalisation to consumers ahead of the festive season, effective September 22. Heritage Foods reduced the maximum retail price (MRP) of long shelf-life UHT milk by Rs 3 per litre, while fresh milk prices remained unchanged as the category is exempt from GST, the company said in a statement. The company cut ghee prices by Rs 50 per litre and butter by Rs 50 per kilogram. Cheese prices were reduced by Rs 50 per kg, while paneer was lowered by Rs 25 per kg. In the ice cream segment, the company reduced prices by Rs 35 for 950ml packs and Rs 20 for 700ml packs. The price cuts come as India prepares for the festive season, when dairy consumption typically increases. Heritage Foods said the "consumer-first move" would h

Parag Milk zooms 40% so far in September, hits 7-yr high on healthy outlook

Shares of Parag Milk Foods surged 14% to ₹316.50 on the back of heavy volumes, and are quoting at the highest level since September 2018.