A recent report has revealed that India's dairy industry is founded on "reproduction, extraction, and disposal," with interconnected links to the beef and leather sectors. The report, "The Indian Dairy Truth Report," challenges the idea of "Ahimsa milk," which suggests ethically sourced milk from well-cared-for cows. In reality, standard industry practices involve cows being forcibly impregnated, separated from their calves, and eventually sold, abandoned, or slaughtered.

India's lack of a national law banning cow slaughter, along with regional restrictions that mostly apply to indigenous cows, allows for the legal slaughter of buffaloes, crossbred cows, and mithuns. The meat industry in India is the largest exporter of beef globally, further highlighting the intertwined nature of the dairy and beef sectors. The report sheds light on the realities of these industries, emphasizing the need for awareness and change in how animal products are produced and sourced in India.