The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), marketed under the Amul brand, was ranked the world's No. 1 cooperative in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, based on GDP per capita performance. The ranking was announced during the ICA Cooperative Milestones 50 (CM50) Conference held in Doha, Qatar. GCMMF achieved the distinction with an annual turnover of USD 7.3 billion and daily milk procurement of approximately 35 million litres from over 3.6 million farmer-members across 18,600 village milk cooperative societies in Gujarat. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) was ranked No. 2 globally, making India's cooperatives the top two in the world. The achievement is seen as a validation of India's 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) model, and coincides with the government's push for cooperative federalism through the new Ministry of Cooperation formed in 2021.
Amul (GCMMF) Ranked World's No. 1 Cooperative by ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, IFFCO at No. 2
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), marketed under the Amul brand, was ranked the world's No. 1 cooperative in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, based on GDP per capita performance. The ranking was announced during the ICA Cooperative Milestones 50 (CM50) Conference held in Doha, Qatar. GCMMF achieved the distinction with an annual turnover of USD 7.3 billion and daily milk procurement of approximately 35 million litres from over 3.6 million farmer-members across 18,600 village milk cooperative societies in Gujarat. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) was ranked No. 2 globally, making India's cooperatives the top two in the world. The achievement is seen as a validation of India's 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) model, and coincides with the government's push for cooperative federalism through the new Ministry of Cooperation formed in 2021.
Key facts
- Amul (GCMMF) ranked world's No. 1 cooperative by ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025.
- Ranking based on GDP per capita performance, announced at CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar.
- GCMMF achieved USD 7.3 billion annual turnover with 35 million litres daily milk procurement.
- Over 3.6 million farmer-members across 18,600 village cooperatives in Gujarat support Amul.
- IFFCO ranked No. 2 globally, making India's cooperatives the top two in the world.
- Achievement validates India's 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) model.
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According to the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, which Indian cooperative was ranked the world's number one cooperative based on GDP per capita performance?
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), marketed under the Amul brand, was ranked the world's number one cooperative in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 based on GDP per capita performance.
Source: Agri Times / ETV Bharat / The Week
Frequently asked questions
What ranking did Amul (GCMMF) receive in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 and on what basis?
Amul (GCMMF) was ranked the world's No. 1 cooperative in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, based on GDP per capita performance. The ranking was announced at the ICA Cooperative Milestones 50 (CM50) Conference in Doha, Qatar.
What is GCMMF and what are its key operational statistics?
GCMMF (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd), marketed under the Amul brand, has an annual turnover of USD 7.3 billion and daily milk procurement of approximately 35 million litres. It draws from over 3.6 million farmer-members across 18,600 village dairy cooperatives in Gujarat.
Which Indian cooperative ranked second globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025?
IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative) ranked No. 2 globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025. This made India the only country with two cooperatives in the top two positions worldwide.
What is the 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' model and how does Amul's achievement validate it?
'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) is India's cooperative development philosophy promoted by the Union government. Amul's ranking as the world's No. 1 cooperative validates this model by demonstrating how farmer-owned dairy cooperatives can achieve global-scale economic impact.
What is the ICA (International Cooperative Alliance) and what is its role in ranking cooperatives?
The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a global apex body representing cooperatives across various sectors. Its annual World Cooperative Monitor ranks cooperatives based on financial performance metrics, including GDP per capita comparison, to assess their economic significance at global and national levels.
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