India Produces 248m Tonnes of Milk and Pursues Protein Expansion

India produced 248m tonnes of milk, according to the source, which describes the country as the world’s largest milk producer. Its milk output rose by 69.4% over a ten-year period.

The increase in production forms the basis for a broader focus on dairy processing. India is now seeking to develop products beyond conventional milk, with an emphasis on ingredients and processed goods that carry greater added value.

One area identified in the source is whey protein. Whey proteins are among the products India aims to manufacture in greater quantities as part of its expansion in dairy proteins.

The country is also targeting ingredients used in infant nutrition. These ingredients are included alongside whey proteins and other dairy products in India’s stated effort to widen its processing capabilities.

The planned expansion covers other dairy products with higher added value as well. The source does not specify individual companies, investment amounts, production capacities or a timetable for the development of these product lines.

India’s stated objective is to strengthen its presence in international markets through these products. The reported strategy therefore combines the country’s large milk output with increased production of whey proteins, infant-nutrition ingredients and other processed dairy goods.