Amul, based in Anand, Gujarat, India, will increase milk procurement prices by ₹10 per kg of fat from June 1, 2025, while also reducing cattle feed rates to support over 700,000 farmers.
Amul, a major dairy cooperative headquartered in Anand, Gujarat, India, has unveiled a significant policy shift aimed at improving the income and reducing the costs for its 700,000+ milk producers across Anand, Kheda, and Mahisagar districts. The cooperative, known for its robust farmer-centric model, will increase the milk procurement price by ₹10 per kilogram of fat starting June 1, 2025. This move raises the rate from ₹855 to ₹865 per kg of fat—making it the highest in Gujarat so far.
In a first-of-its-kind step, Amul will also reduce the price of cattle feed alongside the milk price hike. A 70-kg bag of cattle feed will now cost ₹1,505, down from ₹1,540, while a 50-kg bag will be sold at ₹1,050, reduced from ₹1,075. This dual action is expected to significantly improve the earnings of dairy farmers while easing their input burden.
Chairman Vipul Patel noted that during the 2024-25 financial year, the final price paid for milk reached ₹1,028 per kg of fat, the highest ever recorded by the cooperative. He emphasized that this initiative reinforces Amul’s mission to ensure long-term financial security and prosperity for its member farmers.
The announcement is seen as a forward-thinking strategy in the Indian dairy sector. By both incentivizing production and reducing operational costs, Amul is setting a strong example for other dairy cooperatives across the country, strengthening the sustainability of the overall dairy ecosystem.
