India’s Dairy Protein Imbalance: A Structural Supply Gap in the World’s Largest Milk Economy
By Jordbrukare | March 2026 Executive Insight India’s dairy sector currently presents a profound structural paradox. Despite its undisputed status as the global leader in raw milk volume—producing a record
Indian Dairy Exports to the Middle East: Performance, Geopolitical Risk & Scenario Analysis
Indian Dairy Exports to the Middle East: Performance, Geopolitical Risk & Scenario Analysis FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26 (Partial) Total Exports 46.2M KGS FY 2024-25 Growth vs FY19 +180% Volume
India’s Ghee Export Engine Strengthens
Destinations, State Clusters and District Powerhouses India’s ghee exports have moved beyond incremental growth and into structural consolidation. Between January and October 2025, exports reached USD 109.6 million, already surpassing
India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: Balancing Trade Liberalisation and Dairy Sector Protection
On 22 December 2025, India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) designed to expand bilateral economic cooperation, enhance market access and accelerate two‑way trade
India–Oman CEPA: Dairy Imports Shut, Export Window Opens for Indian Producers
India’s dairy sector has emerged protected yet strategically positioned under the newly signed India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), concluded on December 18 in Muscat. While India has explicitly excluded
Structural Shifts in EU Milk Supply: What the Data Really Shows
1. Current State of the EU Dairy Sector (2023–2025 baseline) The EU dairy sector enters the 2025–2035 outlook period from a position of structural maturity rather than volume-driven growth. Milk
India’s Milk Growth Story Is No Longer About More Animals — It’s About the Right Animals
India remains the world’s largest milk producer, yet a closer look at recent data reveals a fundamental shift underway. Milk production growth between 2018-19 and 2024-25 is increasingly being shaped
India’s Dairy Landscape Through Two Lenses: What Per Capita Milk Availability Really Tells Us About Production (2018–19 to 2024–25)
India remains the world’s largest milk economy, producing nearly 248 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25—up from 187.7 million tonnes in 2018–19. Yet, the availability of milk to consumers tells
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
