Economy, Banking and Finance · 10 April 2026

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) achieves ₹1 trillion brand turnover milestone

Exam-focused facts from the 10 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets the Amul brand, recorded a brand turnover of ₹1 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26.
  • The brand turnover represents an 11% increase over the previous year's base of ₹90,000 crore.
  • The sales turnover of GCMMF reached ₹73,450 crore in 2025-26, marking an 11.4% rise compared to ₹65,911 crore in 2024-25.
  • Amul was ranked as the world's No 1 cooperative by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).
  • The federation represents 3.6 million farmers and manages a daily milk procurement of approximately 31 million litres.
  • Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited (SPCDF) on July 6, 2025.
  • The SPCDF is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act and aims to integrate dairy cooperatives into a unified network to usher in a Second White Revolution.
  • GCMMF distributes over 24 billion packs of dairy products annually, including milk, butter, cheese, ghee, and ice cream, across more than 50 countries.
  • The brand expanded its global presence during the year by launching fresh milk in markets including Europe and the United States.