India's butter production in 2023 stood at approximately 6.7 million metric tons. From 2024 onwards, the production is forecasted as follows: 2024 at 6.9, 2025 at 7.09, 2026 at 7.28, 2027 at 7.46, and 2028 at 7.64 million metric tons. This indicates a steady year-on-year increase with variations such as approximately 2.75% for 2025, 2.68% for 2026, 2.47% for 2027, and 2.41% for 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period from 2024 to 2028 is about 2.57%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Rising demand for dairy products due to population growth and increasing affluence.
Potential impacts of climate change on dairy farming sustainability.
Government policies supporting dairy sector advancements and infrastructure development.
Technological innovations improving production efficiency and quality.