Amul Sees Ice Cream Boom, No Milk Price Hike Planned
Amul has reported a strong surge in summer demand, with Managing Director Jayen Mehta stating that ice cream sales jumped by 55% in May 2026 as extreme temperatures boosted consumption across India. Speaking to ET Now, Mehta said the company does not foresee any immediate increase in milk prices despite rising demand, providing relief to…
Amul to Invest ₹200 Crore in Bihar Dairy Plant
Amul Dairy, operated by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL), is set to establish a modern dairy processing and manufacturing facility in the Fatuha Industrial Area near Patna, marking a major boost for Bihar’s dairy and food processing sector. The project, approved by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), will involve…
Amul Eyes Major Expansion in West Bengal
Dairy giant Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) is set to significantly strengthen its presence in West Bengal, with senior company officials meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mr. Suvendu Adhikari to discuss expansion plans in the state. The discussions come as Amul advances plans to establish its first fully owned dairy processing facility in West…
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…
Amul’s 12-Hour Milk Run Reshapes Dairy Logistics
Amul and Indian Railways are transforming India’s dairy logistics network through the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) model, significantly reducing long-distance dairy transportation time and costs. According to logistics sector reports, the new system has cut freight transit time between Gujarat and North India from nearly 30 hours by road to around 12…
Amul Expands Beyond Dairy Into Protein Foods
Amul is preparing one of its biggest diversification moves yet as the dairy giant aggressively expands into frozen foods, protein nutrition and ready-to-eat categories to transform itself into a broader food and FMCG powerhouse. The strategy includes launching products ranging from frozen pizzas and protein shakes to high-protein snacks and convenience foods as Amul targets…
Amul’s Sugar-Free Chocolate Leads Indian Market
Amul has emerged as India’s top-selling sugar-free chocolate brand, according to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, highlighting the rapid rise of healthier and functional confectionery products in the country. Speaking at an event linked to the cooperative sector, Amit Shah said Amul’s success demonstrates how Indian cooperatives are increasingly competing in premium and…
HPCL Partners With Amul for Dairy Parlours
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has partnered with Amul to launch dairy parlours and ice cream outlets at petrol pumps across India, marking a major expansion of convenience-led dairy retailing. The collaboration aims to improve consumer access to dairy products while creating new non-fuel revenue opportunities at fuel stations. (psuconnect.in) Under the partnership, Amul dairy…
Milk Price Hike Pressures Food Businesses
India’s latest milk price hike is beginning to ripple far beyond household kitchens, with tea vendors, dessert chains, cafés and small food businesses now struggling to absorb rising dairy costs without losing customers. Following Amul and Mother Dairy’s ₹2 per litre milk price increase effective May 14, food entrepreneurs across cities say shrinking margins and…
Dairy Stocks Rally After Milk Price Hike
Shares of major Indian dairy companies surged after Amul and Mother Dairy announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices effective May 14, 2026, signaling improved revenue visibility and stronger margin expectations for the dairy sector. Investors reacted positively as the latest price revision is expected to help dairy companies offset rising procurement, feed,…