The Indian dairy sector is the largest in the world, contributing 23% to global milk production, thanks to the dairy companies that have been the driving force behind India’s milk production. In 2022, India's dairy sector was worth INR 14,899.8 billion, and aims to build a $355 billion industry by 2025. Let’s take a look at the biggest players in India's dairy sector.
Amul
One of the top 10 dairy companies in India is Amul India. Amul is the parent company of numerous brands, including Amul Milk, Bread Spreads, Cheese, Beverage Range, Amul PRO, Ghee, and Dahi. Anand, Gujarat, serves as the company's headquarters. It was founded there in 1956. India's "White Revolution," sparked by Amul, made it the world's top producer of milk and dairy products. Tribhuvandas Patel, under the direction of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was the driving force behind Amul.
Mother Dairy
In 1974, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd was established in Noida, Uttar Pradesh where its headquarters are situated. It is a leading provider of dairy products in India. It is selling a wide range of products under the umbrella name Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, including ice cream, ghee, paneer, pickles, and many more goods. The company initially concentrated mostly on Delhi, NCR. Later, it expanded its operations into further cities.
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (MILMA)
MILMA was founded in 1980, and it is headquartered in the Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram. In Kerala state, it is run by Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation. The greatest possible quality milk-based products are available to its customers.
Parag Milk Foods Ltd
Parag Milk Foods Ltd, which has its headquarters in Mumbai, India started in 1992. The company manufactures and processes milk and milk-related products. Cheese, ghee, whey proteins, paneer, curd, yogurt, milk products, liquid milk, milk-based beverages, and milk powders are among the many things the company sells. The Company's brands include Pride of Cows, under which premium milk is sold, Gowardhan, under which conventional dairy goods like ghee are marketed, Go, under which western lifestyle dairy products like cheese are promoted, and Topp Up, under which flavored milk is marketed.
Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Ltd
In 1992, Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Ltd. was established. The company deals with, manufactures, produces, and processes agro-based goods, as well as healthy foods, infant food, animal feeds, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and drinks. The company makes cheese, butter, milk powder, and other dairy goods.
Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd (Dudhsagar Dairy)
The company was founded in 1963. It ranks among the top ten milk producers in India. In national and international markets, Dudhsagar products are sold under the brand names AMUL, SAGAR, and DUDHSAGAR. Pasteurized liquid milk, Butter Milk, Table Butter, Skim Milk, Whole Milk, Ghee, Dairy Whitener, Infant Milk Powder, Masti Dahi, Paneer, Shrikhand, and sterilized flavored milk are all included in the product line.
Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd (Nandini)
The largest dairy federation in South India is the KMF, which was founded in Bangalore, Karnataka. It was founded as a privately held company, and there are more than 2.32 million milk producers in the country. By developing the dairy industry, the firm hopes to boost rural wealth.
Tamilnadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd
The firm was founded in 1958, and Tamil Nadu serves as its corporate headquarters. It is among the top ten dairy businesses in India. Under the name "Aavin," the business offers milk and milk-related products for sale. It is the biggest company in Tamil Nadu and among the best in India's dairy industry. It has been run and administered by Tamil Nadu Milk Producer's Federation Limited since 1958. The company requires sure to offer its customers the highest calibre products.
Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd (Nandini)
The largest dairy federation in South India is the KMF, which was founded in Bangalore, Karnataka. It was founded as a privately held company, and there are more than 2.32 million milk producers in the country. By developing the dairy industry, the firm hopes to boost rural wealth.
Tamilnadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd
The firm was founded in 1958, and Tamil Nadu serves as its corporate headquarters. It is among the top ten dairy businesses in India. Under the name "Aavin," the business offers milk and milk-related products for sale. It is the biggest company in Tamil Nadu and among the best in India's dairy industry. It has been run and administered by the Tamil Nadu Milk Producer's Federation Limited since 1958. The company requires sure to offer its customers the highest caliber products.
Creamline Dairy Products Ltd (Jersey Dairy)
In 1986, Creamline Dairy Products Ltd. was established. With operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Nagpur in Maharashtra, the company is a major private dairy operator in Southern India. Its products are offered for sale under the "Jersey" brand name.
There are 34 milk chilling centers and 8 associate milk chilling centers in the company's outstanding infrastructure, all of which are located in key areas. At Ongole, there are 84 bulk milk cooling units, six composite dairy plants, and a cutting-edge milk powder facility. All of the dairies have ISO 22000 accreditation, and the powder facility also has an Export Inspection Agency certification allowing the export of "Jersey" goods. Presently, more than 5000 agents distribute Creamline's milk and milk-related products.
Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd
Since its founding in 1960, the private sector has had a corporate office in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The business manufactures high-quality milk products and distributes them uniformly across the country. The efficient milk pickup and minimal support price are provided by APDDCF to the producers. All of the company's milk products are sold to customers at competitive prices under the Vijaya brand name.
