Amul
Amit Shah lays foundation for Amul’s world’s largest curd plant in Bengal, promises dairy push and cooperative reforms
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation for Amul’s unprecedented curd manufacturing plant in Kolkata, set to revolutionize West Bengal’s dairy economy. With an investment of ₹700 crore, this project promises to elevate livestock farmers' incomes and advance 'White Revolution 2.0'.
2 min read20 Jul 2026From village adulteration to organized food crime: The evolution of India’s fake milk industry
Evidence is emerging that in some northern states and Gujarat people are being sold fake milk that looks and tastes like the real thing. This deep dive looks at the growing sophistry in adulterating milk and how consumers can protect themselves.
12 min read22 Jun 2026Nestlé's milk and nutrition segment loses shine in India operations, making way for high-growth products
The parent company has been divesting from non-core segments to focus on high-growth opportunities
4 min read10 Jun 2026AI diffusion across India’s farms will hinge on earning the trust of farmers as much as infrastructure
Pilot runs of AI tools that assist farmers work out well but often run into patchy networks while scaling up. Thankfully, at least pathways have been laid, allowing the rapid rollout of Amul’s Sarlaben, for example. But mass diffusion will take much more.
3 min read16 Feb 2026Verghese Kurien and the power of social entrepreneurship
Verghese Kurien’s ambitions extended beyond dairy. Beginning 1979, he applied cooperative principles to oilseeds.
3 min read20 Dec 2025India’s dairy reset: The growth of lactose-free milk in India
India, the largest milk producer, is experiencing a rise in demand for lactose-free products due to health consciousness. Amul leads this market with over 90% share, offering a variety of lactose-free items, including milk and ice cream.
5 min read17 Dec 2025Amul's parent ranks top at ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 — Details here
Amul's parent company, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, ranked as the top co-operative in the world in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 rankings.
1 min read4 Nov 2025How the Amul girl became a cultural icon for India
The Amul girl's witty, topical commentary has navigated socio-political shifts, sparking debates and delight.
3 min read4 Oct 2025Amul cuts prices of over 700 items after GST reforms: From ghee and paneer to butter – Check what will get cheaper
Amul has reduced the prices of over 700 dairy products, including ice cream and butter, starting September 22. Milk prices remain unchanged due to zero GST. The move follows recent GST reforms, with expectations of higher demand and revenue growth for the cooperative.
2 min read20 Sep 2025New GST rates: Changes in milk prices? Amul MD Jayen Mehta clarifies cost for pouch and UHT milk — Check details
Amul confirmed that there will be no change in packaged milk prices as it is not subject to GST, while price of UHT milk, which was earlier taxed at 5% rate and now brought to nil, will see cost reduction from September 22. Here's all you need to know…
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