Amul to Invest Rs 600 Crore in Kolkata for Integrated Dairy Facility with Largest Curd Plant

GCMMF, known for its Amul brand, plans to invest Rs 600 crore in a new integrated plant in Kolkata, West Bengal. This facility will include the world's largest curd manufacturing unit, according to Managing Director Jayen Mehta. The announcement was made during the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), which concluded recently.

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The upcoming dairy plant in Kolkata will have a significant capacity for curd production, reaching 10 lakh kg daily. The total milk processing capability of the plant is expected to be 15 lakh litres per day. Mehta highlighted the substantial demand for curd in Kolkata and nearby regions as a driving factor for this investment.

Investment and Growth Prospects

During the BGBS 2025, West Bengal attracted investment proposals worth over Rs 4.40 lakh crore, as stated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. GCMMF's commitment to this project aligns with the state's growing business opportunities. The cooperative's turnover rose by 8% in the 2023-24 financial year, reaching Rs 59,445 crore.

GCMMF anticipates a double-digit revenue growth this fiscal year due to strong demand. Last fiscal year, the cooperative managed an average of 310 lakh litres of milk daily. Its annual milk processing capacity stands at approximately 500 lakh litres.

Global Reach and Market Expansion

GCMMF is a leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative globally, with 36 lakh farmers from 18,600 villages in Gujarat. Its 18 member unions procure around 300 lakh litres of milk each day. The cooperative ranks eighth among the top 20 dairy companies worldwide in milk processing, according to the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN).

Besides serving the domestic market, GCMMF exports dairy products to about 50 countries. Recently, it entered the US market by launching four fresh milk variants aimed at the Indian diaspora and Asian communities.

The new plant in Kolkata represents a strategic move for GCMMF to meet increasing regional demand while expanding its production capabilities. This investment underscores its commitment to growth and innovation in the dairy sector.