Amul to pump in Rs 5,000 crore in next 3 years

Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 18:28

"We will require Rs 5,000 crore over three years in adding new capacities, ramping up existing facilities and entering new markets," managing director R S Sodhi said.

India's milk output may touch new high of 135 mn tonne next yr

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 14:58

It is expected to be sufficient to meet the local demand, and there may not be significant export volumes of skimmed milk powder (SMP) even as the ban has been lifted on the same in June 2012.

`68% milk in India non-conforming to safety standard`

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 10:19

The submission has been made by the Centre in its affidavit which referred to a survey conducted by the FSSAI, which had found that over 68 percent of the "non-conforming" milk was found in urban areas, 66 percent of which was loose milk.

India expected to produce 129 mn tonnes of milk in 2012: USDA

Last Updated: Friday, October 19, 2012, 15:08

India's milk production is estimated to rise by 5 percent to 129 million tonnes in the current calender year on account of strong prices and growing demand, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.

Aided by India, global milk output to touch 750 mt in 2012: FAO

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 18:17

World production of milk is estimated at 730.1 mt in 2011, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said in its latest Food outlook report.

India's milk production pegged at 121.7 mn tonnes in 2011: FAO

Last Updated: Sunday, November 27, 2011, 18:45

India's milk production is expected to rise by 4 percent to 121.7 million tonnes in 2011 on the back of rising domestic consumption, United Nation's body Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said in a report.

Milk production in Kerala has increased: Minister

Last Updated: Monday, February 21, 2011, 12:42

Milk production in Kerala had increased in Kerala in the last five years and the government was trying to make available maximum benefits to dairy farmers,