The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the umbrella organization behind the Amul brand, is expecting to achieve a significant milestone this financial year. According to Shamalbhai Patel, Chairman of GCMMF, the organization is poised to reach a turnover of ₹1 lakh crore. This is a remarkable feat, considering that the organization currently collects over 300 lakh liters of milk daily from its 18,600 village-level milk cooperatives.
GCMMF’s success can be attributed to its extensive network of milk cooperatives, which has enabled the organization to achieve a turnover of ₹90,000 crore. The Amul brand has also made significant inroads into international markets, with the launch of fresh milk in the United States and Spain. Patel expressed his pride in Amul being the first dairy brand in India to achieve this feat, and hinted at plans to expand into other European countries.
During a recent event in Anand, Gujarat, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the expanded Khatraj cheese plant, which has increased its production capacity of Amul mozzarella cheese to 20 MT per day. The plant’s capacity for UHT milk has also been increased to 3 lakh liters per day, and yogurt production has been boosted to 5 lakh metric tonnes per day. The expansions, which were carried out at a cost of ₹260 crore, are expected to further boost GCMMF’s growth.
In addition to the Khatraj plant expansion, GCMMF has also doubled the capacity of its chocolate plant at Mogar, at a cost of ₹105 crore. These investments are expected to contribute to the organization’s goal of reaching a turnover of ₹1 lakh crore. With its strong network of milk cooperatives and expanding product portfolio, GCMMF is well-positioned to achieve this milestone and continue its growth trajectory. As the first dairy brand in India to launch fresh milk in international markets, Amul is paving the way for other Indian dairy companies to follow in its footsteps.