Amul elections: Shamal Patel to continue as GCMMF chairman
Shamal Patel was re-elected as the chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the umbrella body of milk cooperatives in Gujarat which owns the brand Amul, Tuesday. Valamji Humbal was also elected as the GCMMF vice-chairman for the second time in the election that took place in Anand in presence of the heads of all…
The good cooperative
Companies are investor-owned entities that exist primarily to maximize their return on capital. This is reflected in the value of their shares, whether traded on an exchange or not. The investor-owner ultimately seeks capital appreciation and the highest possible price for the shares he wishes to sell or pledge to raise further funds. Cooperatives, on…
Amul, NAFED among promoters of New national export cooperative
The proposed national multi-state cooperative export society, to be established under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, will have a paid-up capital of Rs 2,000 crore, a top official at the Union Ministry of Cooperation said Thursday. The official said the proposed export cooperative will have five promoters — Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing…
R S Sodhi wants to take up advisory roles in dairy industry
RS Sodhi was heading India’s leading dairy cooperative GCMMF, which markets its products under Amul brand Sales of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), known for the Amul brand, grew by at least five times during the tenure of R S Sodhi as Managing Director, which ended this week. Sodhi told Moneycontrol that he now wants to…
R S Sodhi says had resigned in morning, Relieved by GCMMF as MD
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) Board on Monday relieved Managing Director R.S. Sodhi from his duty with immediate effect. On the other hand, Sodhi claimed that he had submitted his resignation in the morning. As per the GCMMF board decision, made available to media, the board members, meeting in Ahmedabad on January…
The Amul way or the MSP way?
The Amul example shows how the co-operative model has created an enabling environment for milk producers. Himachal Pradesh, where the new CM has promised an MSP for milk, should take a cue After the Congress won the Himachal Pradesh elections, chief minister SS Sukhu promised a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk. “We will streamline milk procurement, offer to…
Major dairies are concerned about the health claims of Plant beverages
An old but interesting article On World Vegan Day this year, the Internet was rife with a list of celebrities who have adopted a life free of animal products. The names included actors Aamir Khan and Sonam Kapoor, and cricketer Virat Kohli. Then there are premium magazines that fill in readers about elaborate vegan diet…
Packaged milk price set for Rs 2-3/litre hike in West Bengal
Major dairy players in west Bengal have decided to increase their milk prices by Rs 2-3 per liter in this week. This will be the third hike in last 1 year. TOI Jan 3 2023 Amul has a 60% market share in a 1.6 mill LPD of Kolkata market. It sells 9 lakh lpd of milk…
Shah’s ‘KMF-Amul cooperation’ remark triggers social media row
Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement in Karnataka’s Mandya on Friday calling for “cooperation” between the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) and the Anand Milk Union Limited (Amul) in Gujarat has drawn flak in the southern state, with many starting a campaign on social media to save “brand Nandini milk”. Shah inaugurated a mega dairy built…
AP govt. following Naidu’s policy of 99-year lease in case of Amul
Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Seediri Appalaraju said that former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu had only changed the 33-year lease period to 99 years under industrial policy during his tenure, then why the ‘evil quartet’ was criticising the government over the 99-year lease period for Amul, the Minister questioned. The `Dusta Chatusthayam’ (evil quartet) would…