From Cow Shed to Crores: The Business of Indian Cow Dung

Cow dung can be sold to the government for ₹3/kg, but exporting it globally can fetch ₹50/kg, making it part of a ₹400 crore industry. Gulf countries import Indian dry cow dung for date farming, boosting the size and sweetness of the dates. 181 Indian exporters are already profiting. In Himachal, you can sun‑dry the dung, turn it into powder or briquettes, pack it airtight, brand it as organic, and apply for an IEC code on the DGFT website. Platforms such as IndiaMART, Alibaba, and ExportersIndia connect you to international buyers. Decide whether to sell locally for ₹3 or launch your own export brand. Cow dung is no longer waste—it’s a global product, India’s brown gold.