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
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
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,
Analytical Piece: India-UK Free Trade Agreement – Wins and Trade-offs for India
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalised on May 6, 2025, marks a historic step toward deepening economic ties between the two nations. Described by the Indian government as a
India–EU FTA Advances, But Dairy Access Remains a Key Sticking Point
Negotiations gain pace amid geopolitical realignments, yet India maintains a firm stance on safeguarding its dairy sector By Jordbrukare India Trade Desk | June 17, 2025 India and the European
Strategic Recommendations for India-EU FTA Dairy Negotiations Introduction
Introduction As of May 13, 2025, the India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations are in their 11th round (May 12–16, 2025), a critical juncture for India’s $10 billion
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
