Amul, a leading dairy company in India, has announced plans to invest Rs 600 crore to set up an integrated dairy plant in Kolkata, West Bengal. The new facility will feature the world’s largest curd (dahi) manufacturing plant, with a capacity of 10 lakh kg per day. The total milk processing capacity will be 15 lakh liters per day. The company expects a huge demand for curd in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, making this investment a strategic move.
The new plant will create job opportunities and boost the local economy. Amul has already committed to making this investment, having received positive feedback from the state government and potential investors.
It’s worth noting that West Bengal received investment proposals worth over Rs 4.40 lakh crore during the Bengal Global Business Summit 2025. Amul’s investment is part of this effort to attract foreign investment and enhance the state’s economy.
Amul has had a remarkable growth trajectory, seeing its turnover increase by 8% in the 2023-24 financial year to Rs 59,445 crore. The company expects double-digit growth in the current fiscal year, driven by strong demand for their products. With its global presence and reputation, Amul is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory.
As the world’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, Amul sources milk from 36 lakh farmers across 18,600 villages in Gujarat and its 18 member unions. It also exports dairy products to over 50 countries and ranks 8th among the top 20 dairy companies in the world, according to the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN).