Policy Shift: Milk Under GST 2.0
Effective September 22, 2025, packaged milk will no longer attract GST. The exemption, announced at the GST Council’s 56th meeting, is expected to reduce retail prices by ₹3–4 per litre
Global Dairy Prices Ease in August, But Market Remains Tight Amid Supply-Demand Divergence
In August 2025, the FAO Dairy Price Index slipped to an average of 152.6 points, marking a 1.3% decline from July and continuing its downward trajectory for a second consecutive
US Tariffs on Indian Exports: Real-Time Data Shows Indian Dairy Sector at a Crossroads
The United States’ imposition of 25% “reciprocal tariffs” on Indian exports has rattled industries across the board, with India’s dairy sector facing a particularly critical moment. The decision follows the
U.S. Tariffs Stir Concern but India’s Dairy Sector Unlikely to Suffer Major Blow
When U.S. President Donald Trump declared that all Indian imports would be hit with a 25 per cent tariff from August 1, followed by an unspecified “penalty,” it sent shockwaves
EU Dairy Market 2025 Outlook: Stability at Home, Pressure Abroad
The European Commission’s latest short-term outlook for the EU dairy sector paints a picture of stability on the domestic front but rising vulnerabilities in the global marketplace. Milk deliveries in
Indian Dairy Imports: Visual Snapshot
Indian Dairy Imports: Visual Snapshot We have compiled a one-time visual snapshot of India’s dairy import origins using HS codes across whey, milk albumin, casein, and lactose categories. France, Turkey,
India-UK Free Trade Deal Finalized: Dairy Sector Excluded to Protect Indian Farmers
In a landmark move for bilateral trade, India and the United Kingdom concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2025, aimed at eliminating tariffs on a
Butter Markets Diverge in Tone, But India Gains Strength as a Stable Exporter
By Gautam Karmakar, Dairy Analyst Overview: A Tale of Two Butter Markets The global butter market in the last 12 months has been marked by a striking divergence: the European
Dairy vs Palm Oil: Price Divergence and Strategic Substitution in India’s Edible Fat Market
By Gautam Karmakar, Dairy Analyst Introduction: A Tale of Two Fats India’s edible oil and fat economy is undergoing a silent but significant reshuffle in early 2025. Palm oil, long
India’s Dairy Ascendancy: Capturing the Middle East Market Opportunity
Executive Summary: The Middle East region presents an increasingly attractive market for dairy produce, a trend underscored by recent analysis from IndexBox. Driven by growing consumer demand, the Middle East
