National Current Affairs
Amul Becomes First Indian FMCG Company to Cross ₹1 Trillion
- 14 Apr 2026
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Why in News?
Amul has become the first Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in India to cross ₹1 trillion turnover, marking a significant milestone in the country’s cooperative dairy sector.
Key Points
- Historic Milestone: Amul achieved a brand turnover exceeding ₹1 trillion (₹1 lakh crore) in FY 2025-26, becoming the first Indian FMCG company to reach this mark.
- The company recorded around 11% growth compared to the previous year, reflecting strong demand for its products.
- Amul is marketed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which reported revenue of about ₹73,450 crore in FY26, an increase of 11.4% from the previous year.
- Global Presence: Amul products are currently sold in more than 50 countries.
- Cooperative Model: The Amul network is supported by over 3.6 million dairy farmers, demonstrating the strength of India’s cooperative dairy model.
- Amul:
- Amul was established in 1946 as the Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited in Anand, Gujarat.
- The organisation was founded by Tribhuvandas Patel.
- Jayen Mehta is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amul.
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