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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
2 new Aavin dairies to double supply
Chennai: With Gujarat-based Amul slowly firming up its dairy footprint in Tamil Nadu, the state govt-run Aavin has begun ramping up its infrastructure in Chennai after several years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Two new dairies — one in Madhavaram with a capacity of 10lakh litres a day and another in Acharapakkam of 1 lakh litre capacity — are set to begin operations by March 2026, effectively doubling Aavin's current milk supply potential in Chennai to 22 lakh litres a day, said A Annadurai in response to a grievance letter from the Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers and Workers Welfare Union. The move comes days after Amul managing director Amit Vyas told reporters here that the brand, already selling curd in Chennai, will "slowly and steadily enter into the milk segment" through its plant in Chittoor. Though Chennai, with a population of more than one crore, is a high-potential dairy market, Aavin's current daily sales in the city hover around just 11 lakh litres. Private dairies, despite commanding higher prices, have a stronger presence. Many brands have increased prices by 2 to 3 thrice in the past year, without prior notice or justification. "Aavin's Green Magic, a standardized variant, is in high demand. But it's restricted to monthly cardholders. At retail outlets, agents push the full cream 'premium' or toned 'nice' packs, which don't suit our morning coffee," said T Sadagopan, a resident-activist from Pattabiram. "Aavin should promote what consumers actually prefer, not what offers them higher margins." Beyond sales, Aavin's response letter also addressed environmental concerns raised by the union. The Ambattur dairy, one of its key units, was flagged for polluting the Korattur lake. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aavin said that its sewage treatment plant, earlier operating at 3.3 lakh litre a day capacity, is being upgraded to 7 lakh litres a day, with the new facility expected to go live by the end of 2025. Indian Institute of Technology Madras has certified the treatment unit's current output at 700 KLD, and formal approvals from the pollution control board for capacity expansion are under process. On the procurement front, Aavin released 342.14 crore in procurement incentives since Dec 2023, directly credited to dairy farmers through cooperative unions. Dealers too have been seeking a revision in commission rates, which currently stand at 1.5 a litre for retail sellers and 2 for wholesale. Aavin has said the revision will be considered when milk prices are restructured.
Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Thousands of Field Services Organizations Standardize on Samsara for AI-Powered Operations
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025-- Recognizing AI's ability to drive efficiency and safety improvements, thousands of field services organizations have standardized on Samsara Inc. ('Samsara') (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform. As the demand for rapid support intensifies, these leaders are increasingly using Samsara's AI-powered platform for responsive service delivery and to better protect their distributed workforce. Samsara's expanding field services customer base is a testament to its advanced technology solutions that drive significant ROI and address pressing challenges. Samsara's customers represent leading organizations from around the world, including Amerit Fleet Solutions, AWP Safety, Buckeye Power Sales, Clean Harbors, Comfort Systems USA, Inc., Denali Water, E3 OMI, GardaWorld Security, Interstate Waste Services, Lanes Group, LIMRE, Mexican Red Cross Nuevo Leon Delegation, Midland Tyre Services, Roto-Rooter, Satellites Unlimited, Sunrun, Uniti Fiber, Veikul, and Wertstoff Bader. 'We were looking for a technology partner we could grow with, and Samsara is that partner. Not only did they meet our immediate need for a best-in-class dash cam solution, they also introduced so many more use cases to help us in our ongoing digital transformation journey,' said Rakesh Gopakumar, Chief Transformation Officer at Interstate Waste Services. Samsara's AI-powered platform, trained on the world's largest Connected Operations dataset, uniquely empowers customers to optimize their operations for speed, without compromising safety. Customers have reported a range of benefits, including: 'The field services industry is at a pivotal moment, recognizing that AI-powered insights are no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessity for staying ahead and improving the safety of their complex operations,' said Amit Vyas, Chief Revenue Officer at Samsara. 'Samsara is proud to be the trusted partner for thousands of these forward-thinking organizations, providing meaningful improvements in safety, efficiency, and ultimately, a better frontline worker experience.' Discover what more customers say about their experience and success* with Samsara: To learn more about Samsara's solutions for the field services industry, visit here. About Samsara Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world's leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. *All statistics and expectations listed herein are provided by Samsara's customers. View source version on CONTACT: Stephanie Burke Samsara [email protected] KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA IRELAND UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM CANADA NORTH AMERICA EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES/FUELS AUTOMOTIVE GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE AUTONOMOUS DRIVING/VEHICLES IOT (INTERNET OF THINGS) DATA MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Samsara Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/03/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 06/03/2025 08:59 AM
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IOB, Amul, Richplus to promote organic farming
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AMUL, India's largest dairy cooperative, and Richplus, AMUL's organic farming partner. According to the stakeholders, this MoU will promote organic farming and help in rural empowerment. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of IOB said about one lakh farmers will be onboarded through this initiative. 'This partnership is a remarkable step toward reshaping Indian agriculture. By combining our strengths, we can create a transformative journey for farmers, allowing them to embrace sustainable practices that enhance their livelihoods,' said Amit Vyas, Managing Director of of AMUL. A co-branded Organic Farming Card for IOB account holders was also launched. This card offers farmers access to discounted organic inputs through AMUL's certified outlets and other benefits including free agronomist support, training opportunities, and high-quality seeds. IOB will also introduce a dedicated credit scheme 'Harit Kranti ', tailored to the needs of organic scale the initiative, a series of organic farming conclaves will be organized, beginning with a major FPO meet in Madurai in June, followed by events across Tamil Nadu.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Amul Dairy to set up Rs 100cr processing plant in Assam
Vadodara: The Kaira District Milk Producers Union Limited, popularly known as Amul Dairy, is set to establish a dairy processing plant in Assam with an investment ranging between Rs 75 crore and Rs 100 crore. The move is aimed at boosting dairy production in the region and expanding Amul's footprint in the eastern belt of the country. The Assam govt has allotted a 20-bigha parcel of land on lease to Amul Dairy at the Institute of Farm Management Campus in Rani, near Guwahati. The decision to lease the land was approved earlier this month by the state cabinet as part of a broader initiative to enhance the dairy sector under the Advantage Assam 2.0 programme. Amul Dairy chairman Vipul Patel confirmed the development, stating that the Assam plant is part of the cooperative's ongoing expansion across India. "Our new projects, including the Chittoor Dairy in Andhra Pradesh and the ice cream plant in Pune, are already operational. Paneer and sweets production has also begun at the Pune facility," he said. According to the agreement signed with the Assam govt, the new plant is expected to benefit around 20,000 dairy farmers in the state. Initially, the plant will have a milk processing capacity of one lakh litres per day, with plans for future expansion. "The plant in Assam will become operational within the next one and a half years," said Amul Dairy managing director Amit Vyas, told TOI. He added that the facility will play a significant role in strengthening Amul's operations in the northeastern region.
