After getting a nod from apex court, GCMMF on Friday held the election in the presence of poll observer.
The 'Maharashtra Gau Seva Aayog' (Maharashtra Commission for Cow Service) will supervise the rearing of livestock and assess which of them are unproductive and rendered unfit for milking, breeding, and carrying agricultural works etc, said the animal husbandry department official.
The creation of the Amul brand and its famous mascot gave a rural revolution a durable competitive edge.
To keep competitors at bay, GCMMF has drawn up an expansion blueprint worth Rs 800 crores for the domestic market.
The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it will come out with a framework allowing borrowers to switch to fixed interest rate from floating interest rate, a move that would provide relief to borrowers of home, auto and other loans reeling under the impact of high interest rate. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said under the framework, to be put in place shortly, the lenders will have to clearly communicate with the borrowers about tenor and EMI. "The supervisory reviews undertaken by the Reserve Bank and the feedback and references from members of public have revealed several instances of unreasonable elongation of tenor of floating rate loans by lenders without proper consent and communication to the borrowers," he said.
In the last one week several companies have had to face the hurdle of making a distinction between what's essential and what's not. To help them the government has now clarified that grocery would include hygiene products such as hand wash, soaps, disinfectants, body wash, shampoo, surface cleaners, detergents, tissue paper, toothpaste, oral care, sanitary pads, diapers, chargers and battery cells, etc.
The markets have given a thumbs down to Jubilant FoodWorks results for the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24). The company, which owns and operates Domino's Pizza and Popeyes chain of stores, reported a (standalone) net profit of Rs 75.2 crore in Q1 of FY24 - a drop of 25.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 101 crore, but a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) rise from Rs 47.5 crore. What's worrying the Street is the likelihood of a dismal Q2FY24 performance, which it feels will be marred by soaring milk, cheese and vegetable prices.
Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs
Italy may be the home of premium buffalo mozzarella cheese, but India could soon give the country a run for its money in this regard. India's largest dairy cooperative, Amul, has submitted a plan to the government, aiming to turn the country into a global hub for the export of mozzarella cheese made from buffalo milk, which is sold at a hefty premium around the world. Mozzarella cheese is one of the products identified by the government for support under its Rs 10,900 crore production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), to give a massive push to food processing exports as well as to build Indian food brands.
This is not the first time Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that owns brand Amul has chosen an unconventional method to protect its brand.
In a sudden development, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets its products under the brand name 'Amul', on Monday ousted its long-serving Managing Director R S Sodhi but did not give any reason. However, Sodhi said he had requested the federation's board to relieve him of his duties. The federation's chief operating officer Jayenbhai Mehta has been given the interim charge of the managing director (MD).
Opposition parties, when they were in power, were in favour of these farm sector reforms, but did not take any decision back then, Modi said.
'We will resist it.' 'Farmers will not let that happen.'
Dairies, milk plants, grocery shops, chemists and petrol pumps, ATMs, e-commerce services of essential items like food and medicines will remain open, he said.
The stock has gained over 10 per cent in the last month but it could still have an upside, with valuations between Rs 5,200 and Rs 5,700 from several analysts and strong 'buy' consensus.
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Research firm IDC India estimates the share of virtualised servers in the industry to double from the current 22 per cent to 45 per cent by the year-end.
The Centre has issued an advisory to states to speed up the preventive vaccination process.
The Kerala high court on Tuesday stayed the operation of two recent orders of the Lakshadweep administration--to close down dairy farms and remove meat products, including chicken from the menu of midday meals for school children.
The superstar manages to retain the trust of consumers across age groups.
Light, creamy Tricolour Panna Cotta to begin your Independence Day celebrations.
Raya Dairy plans to expand into allied segments but securing a bigger share in the dairy space remains a challenge.
Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!
The six billion plastic straws sold with every small tetra pack of juice, milk, lassi, coffee and other drinks can be replaced by paper straws to protect the environment but it will have to be done in phases. That was the message of the presentation made by FMCG companies using small tetra packs last week by their body, the Action Alliance for Recycling Beverage Cartons. The association told the Environment Ministry that companies need 18 months from the ministry's deadline of July 1 - when the ban on the use of single plastics for straws, plates and spoons comes into effect - to make the transition.
At present, perpetrators of such acts often get away unscathed as the penalty for the first time offender is just Rs 50 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.
Let Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary inspire you to create some delicious, homemade mithai or sweetmeats for Holi.
'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'
Curfew-like situation prevailed in East Delhi's Trilokpuri area for the third consecutive day with people not being allowed to step out of their houses though no untoward incident took place in the violence-hit locality on Monday
A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana took note of a report filed by the commission which informed it that a decision to lift the ban on certain industries has been taken.
Bubbly is the latest in a string of brands that are touching the three-digit mark quickly.
After ruling the packaged milk and ice cream markets, Brand Amul has set its eyes on the bakery segment. Anand-based Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets Amul brand of dairy products, is planning to manufacture biscuits and cakes under the umbrella brand name. A range of bakery items, including bread, bun and toast, is also on the menu of Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union, an important member of GCMMF.
One of India's most successful organisations, Amul, has been ranked among the largest dairy businesses in the world by International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN).
Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.
Dr Rohit Mistry suggests five dental hygiene habits young mothers should start their babies/kids.
You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical
The market share of Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its premium brands is way ahead of competitors, despite stiff fight in this arena.