The dairy business in India is one of those that has been rapidly increasing and rising. The industry ensures that customers' demands for milk and milk-based products are fulfilled. The dairy industry also provides numerous work possibilities, resulting in a growth in the country's economic status.
White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, was the world's largest dairy development initiative, transforming India into the world's largest milk producer and helping farmers in setting up dairy as well as generating employment.
The major dairy firms in India are listed below
Amul
Amul was established in 1946 and has its headquarters in Anand, Gujarat. As a member of the cooperative sector, the firm ensures that the nation's milk and milk product demands are met. Paneer, butter, chocolate, and ghee, to name a few, are among the milk products available. Over 3.6 million milk producers work for the organization across the country. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited manages and operates Amul.
Mother Dairy
Mother Dairy was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Noida, India. It belongs to the sector of wholly-owned corporations. The National Dairy Development Board manages and operates the firm. With six factories across India, Mother Dairy ensures that its clients have a wide range of milk-based products to select from. Ghee, paneer, ice creams, and a few other cultured goods are among its most popular products. Apart from dairy goods, the firm also offers some audible products.
Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation
Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation is one of India's major milk producers. This is due to the fact that it is a cooperative run by Uttar Pradesh, the Indian state with the biggest milk output in the country. Its goods are supplied under the Parag brand name across India.
PCDF was founded in 1962 to promote cooperative dairying in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Its establishment resulted in the elimination of middlemen who exploited milk producers while making profit. PCDF makes milk and a variety of dairy products. Skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, butter, ghee, paneer, Indian sweets, and milk-based flavouring beverages are among them. The World Bank also hired PCDF to carry out the Operation Flood project in Uttar Pradesh.
Kwality Limited
Kwality Limited is a private sector firm that was created in 1992 and has its headquarters in New Delhi. The firm has been leading the industry thanks to its unique and up-to-date items. It has a strong networking and connectivity backbone across the country, ensuring that consumers in all parts of the country get what they need. Not just in India, but Kwality Limited has expanded and grown globally by effectively operating in 20 other nations.
Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd.
Since its establishment in the year 1960, the company has had a corporate headquarters in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The firm creates high-quality milk products and distributes them throughout the country. APDDCF ensures that milk is collected efficiently and that farmers get a minimum support price. The firm sells all of its milk products under the Vijaya brand name to clients at a reasonable price.
