Milk Prices

Companies are weighing how much of the higher input costs they can pass on without hurting volumes.

Evidence is emerging that in some northern states and Gujarat people are being sold fake milk that looks and tastes like the real thing. This deep dive looks at the growing sophistry in adulterating milk and how consumers can protect themselves.

The parent company has been divesting from non-core segments to focus on high-growth opportunities

Higher milk output is expected on the back of an increase in livestock population, better breeding, veterinary care, and expansion of dairy infrastructure through the addition of nearly 75,000 new dairy cooperatives.

Milk, edible oil and packaging costs are rising as the West Asia conflict pushes FMCG companies towards fresh price hikes and grammage cuts, raising concerns over consumer demand recovery.

The government plans to prohibit analogue paneer and similar dairy imitations due to their inferior nutritional value. This decision follows discussions at the FSSAI meeting, aiming to uphold dairy standards and protect consumer interests.

The legacy dairy major is ditching its zero-marketing past for a total brand overhaul, targeting younger consumers and a national footprint to stay relevant in an increasingly crowded market.

Tighter regulation, rising health awareness and fresh capital are helping organic dairy brands deepen farm control, strengthen traceability and test whether premium pricing can scale beyond niche urban consumers.