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Friday, May 3, 2024
TopicMilk

Topic: Milk

Milk prices could increase by Rs 8-10 in summer due to fall in production, fodder shortage

Stakeholders ask Modi govt to import milk & milk products to create buffer stock. This would make India a net importer for the first time since 2011-12.

Ice cream could get costlier by 7-10% after spike in prices of milk & related products

Price of skimmed milk powder, a crucial ingredient in making ice cream, may go beyond Rs 400 per kg. In 2018, its price was Rs 230-250 per kg.

When ’90s kids were getting drawn to cola, this Doodh ad made drinking milk cool again

When children wanted soft drinks & adults thought they didn't need milk, 'Doodh Doodh Doodh Doodh' jingle reminded them milk was still important, & fun.

Half-litre milk pouches could cost more as Modi govt is set to phase out plastic packets

Rates of 1-litre milk packets to come down to discourage purchase of multiple plastic packs. Govt also plans to incentivise return of pouches to suppliers, & recycle them.

Mumbai horse racing & Amul girl as jockey – how an ‘utterly butterly’ idea kicked off

From Rahul Gandhi’s hug to cricketer Gautam Gambhir joining politics, Amul girl has chronicled India for over 50 years.

Indians gladly drink up Horlicks promise of ‘taller, stronger, sharper’. But for how long?

The malty empire of Horlicks will stay in India, but will it grow is the question.

Maharashtra dairy farmers empty-handed after Rs 225 crore subsidies choked in banks

In an attempt to establish transparency, the government will release funds only after bank accounts are 'verified'.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.