Amul has once again been named India’s most valuable food brand, achieving a brand valuation of $4.1 billion. The ranking comes from the Brand Finance India 100 - 2025 report, released by the UK-based independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance.
Amul, marketed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has retained its leadership in the Indian food sector thanks to its strong cooperative structure, consistent product quality, and expansive reach, both domestically and internationally.
Mother Dairy climbs to second spot with $1.15 billion valuation
Delhi-NCR-based Mother Dairy has shown remarkable progress, moving up to the second position among India’s top five food brands for 2025, compared to its third rank last year. The brand's valuation now stands at $1.15 billion.
Mother Dairy also improved its standing across industries, rising to the 35th position in India’s top 100 brands list, up from 41st place in 2024.
Other leading brands in the list
Following Amul and Mother Dairy:
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Britannia secured the third position among India’s top food brands.
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Karnataka’s dairy cooperative Nandini stood fourth.
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Dabur, known for its diversified FMCG portfolio, was ranked fifth.
The report highlights how dairy brands continue to dominate India’s food brand landscape, underlining their deep-rooted consumer trust and robust farmer networks.
Strong growth and farmer-driven success
Speaking on the achievement, Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of GCMMF, attributed the recognition to the “hard work and dedication of millions of dairy farmers” who help deliver fresh, quality products daily.
Manish Bandlish, Managing Director of Mother Dairy, extended gratitude to farmers, employees, partners, and consumers, stating, “This recognition belongs to each one of you.”
Mother Dairy’s diversified business and rising turnover
In the financial year 2024–25, Mother Dairy achieved a turnover of around ₹17,500 crores, marking a growth of 16% over the previous fiscal. While best known for milk and milk products, the company has successfully diversified into:
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Edible oils under the Dhara brand
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Fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen snacks, and vegetables under the Safal brand
Amul’s expansive global operations
GCMMF remains the world’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, representing over 3.6 million dairy farmers. Amul:
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Collects nearly 32 million litres of milk every day
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Sells across more than 50 countries
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Distributes over 24 billion packs of products annually, including milk, butter, cheese, ghee, and ice cream
The cooperative’s annual turnover now exceeds $11 billion, reflecting the strength of its farmer-driven business model.