India, June 2 -- A little over ten years ago, the idea of growing real meat without raising or slaughtering animals sounded like science fiction. Fast forward to today, and cultivated meat is no longer just a bold concept-it's a fast-moving, headline-grabbing innovation that's reshaping how we think about the future of food.

The world's appetite for protein is growing fast, and by 2050, global demand is expected to double. Rising incomes, changing diets, and rapid urbanisation-especially in emerging markets like India, where the numbers are staggering. Take poultry, for example: demand in India alone is projected to skyrocket 850 per cent by 2040, jumping from just over 1 million to nearly 10 million tonnes annually. That's the steepest ...