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Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chains

Industry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins and pushing up the cost of protein-rich foods.

The Economic Times

Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAAS

Agricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.

The Economic Times

Bharat Taxi emerges as World's largest mobility cooperative with over 35 lakh users, 6 lakh drivers

Bharat Taxi is revolutionizing mobility in Gujarat. Drivers now own the platform, receiving 100% of ride earnings. This driver-owned model boosts incomes by 25-30%. Passengers benefit from stable, lower fares, paying up to 15% less. The initiative is expanding nationwide, offering a win-win for drivers and commuters.

The Economic Times

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From milk to ACs, everyday essentials getting costlier as war fuels inflation

Indian households face rising costs for daily essentials. Fuel and commodity price hikes are pushing up prices for milk, packaged foods, and restaurant meals. Companies like Voltas, Blue Star, Amul, Godrej Consumer Products, Marico, Hindustan Unilever, and Asian Paints have already increased prices. Higher gold import duty also makes jewellery…

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Mother Dairy, Amul hike milk prices: How much will buffalo milk, cow milk, toned and other variants cost you now?

India's leading dairy brands, Amul and Mother Dairy, have increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre, effective May 14. This move, the second hike in 13 months, is attributed to rising production and operational costs, including increased farmer procurement prices. The price adjustment is expected to further strain household…

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Amul, Mother Dairy hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre; new rates effective May 14

Leading dairy brands Amul and Mother Dairy will raise milk prices by ₹2 per litre starting May 14. This price adjustment affects various milk variants. The increase is attributed to higher costs for cattle feed, packaging, and fuel. Farmers' procurement prices have also seen an upward revision.

The Economic Times

Worm in Amul Milk? Viral Clip Raises Safety Fears, Company Reacts

A viral video circulating on Instagram has stirred widespread concern about food safety, particularly regarding packaged milk. The clip has rapidly gained attention across social media platforms, leaving many viewers uneasy while prompting others to question the authenticity of the claims. As it continues to spread, the video has fueled…

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Full pages for GST cheer, crores for newspapers: Tracking a fortnight of Modi-centric ads

A fortnight after the GST Council announced sweeping rate cuts on essentials and consumer durables, India’s top newspapers were awash with “thank you” notes. Full-page spreads and jackets from companies and trade associations crowded the front and back pages, while several ads carried oversized portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Shyam Benegal's 'Manthan' starring Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Amrish Puri, to be screened at Academy Museum

Shyam Benegal's award-wining film Manthan has been selected for screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. In a statement on Saturday, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, announced this development.

The Times of India

PM Modi asks Gujarat farmers to make Amul the largest dairy in the world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the target of making GCMMF, which owns Amul brand, the number one dairy company in the world from its current eighth position.

The Hindu

Temple ad bonanza: HT gets 12 full-page ads, Indian Express features 8

The Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya has taken over the news cycle in the Big Media, from TV news channels to national news dailies. Amid the buzz, news outlets are also getting a flurry of advertisements from governments as well as consumer brands to mark the consecration ceremony.

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Andhra Pradesh | Second phase of Jagananna Pala Velluva scheme to be launched in Chittoor, Tirupati districts from December 1

Chittoor district launches JPV scheme: Milk collection to begin in 103 villages across six mandals from Dec 1. Amul company providing remunerative prices to dairy farmers, Collector urges them to benefit from profitable price.

The Hindu

International agricultural scientist group concludes two-day field visit in Chittoor

APRySS CEO B. Rama Rao urges citizens to adopt sustainable ways to protect environment for future generations. International team of soil and agriculture scientists from CGIAR visit Chittoor to observe organic farming methods. Govt. promoting natural agriculture, 3 lakh farmers already following it. TTD & Amul buying organic products to…

The Hindu

RBI wins businessline Changemaker of the Year award; Amul is crowned Iconic Changemaker

In a glittering ceremony that featured humour-packed moments, a virtuoso violin recital, and a scintillating hula hoop dance performance, Power Minister R.K. Singh presented businessline’s Changemaker of the Year award to the Reserve Bank of India for steering the country through the turbulent period of the pandemic. The ‘utterly butterly’…

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Amul to be official sponsor of Indian Contingent for XIX Asian Games 2022

Amul will be the Official Sponsor of the Indian Contingent for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh govt. releases ₹120 crore towards Rythu Bharosa and input subsidy

AP govt released ₹109.74 cr towards YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme, benefiting 1.46 lakh tenant farmers. ₹11.01 cr input subsidy released to 11,373 farmers affected by rains. Funds credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy said scheme helps majority of farmers. Scheme provides ₹13,500/yr in 3 instalments. Govt…

The Hindu

Amul to handhold organic farmers

Amul willing to procure organic products from farmers with certificates from Rythu Sadhikara Samstha. Officials from various departments held discussions with Amul representatives. 8.5 lakh farmers in State practice organic farming, 1.5 lakh follow natural farming. Relaxation of rules for issuance of certificates to organic products necessary.

The Times of India

Maharashtra fixes Rs 34/ litre procurement price for cow's milk

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a minimum procurement price of Rs 34 per litre for cow milk. This is the lowest rate which dairy firms must pay to farmers to buy milk. The earlier rate was approximately Rs 32.

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Milk procurement to begin from 200 villages in Konaseema as part of Andhra Pradesh-Amul project

Collector Himanshu Shukla on Tuesday announced that the Rural Development and Animal Husbandry departments have identified the 200 villages to kick-start the milk procurement.

The Hindu

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy lays stone for ‘Amul Chittoor Dairy’ in Andhra Pradesh

Amul is expected to invest ₹385 crore into the defunct Chittoor dairy; the cooperative major will establish an ice cream unit with ₹150 crore at the plant, which will later be expanded to produce butter, milk powder, cheese, paneer, and yoghurt, says Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu

Don’t encourage Amul over Chittoor Dairy: CPI-M tells government

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has demanded the State government stop encouraging Amul Dairy instead of the defunct Chittoor Dairy

The Hindu

CM to lay stone for Amul Dairy unit in Chittoor on July 4

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for an Amul Dairy unit at Chittoor on July 4.

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan to lay foundation for revival of Chittoor dairy on July 4

TIRUPATI: Fulfilling his promise made to the farmers and the people of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will lay the foundation stone for the revival of Chittoor cooperative dairy, popularly known as the Vijaya dairy, on July 4.

The Hindu

‘For my dad Sylvester daCunha, the brand was always bigger than the individual’: Rahul daCunha

In this exclusive interview by The Hindu, Shubho Sengupta speaks to Rahul daCunha, son of Amul girl’s creator Sylvester daCunha, on the lessons to be learnt from the legacy of the advertising campaign.

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Sylvester daCunha, creator of iconic Amul girl, dies

Sylvester daCunha, the marketer who created the popular Amul girl, passed away in Mumbai Tuesday night.

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