India’s Cooperative Excellence Reaches the Global Stage!
The world is watching, and celebrating, as two Indian powerhouses have just claimed the top spots in the global cooperative rankings. In a historic moment for India’s cooperative sector, Amul (GCMMF) and IFFCO have secured the 1st and 2nd positions respectively in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025, recognized at the ICA CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar.
This isn’t just a numbers game. This is a story of how collective enterprise transforms economies, empowers communities, and drives inclusive growth on a global scale.
Amul’s Journey: From Village Dairies to World Leadership
Amul’s ascent to the #1 spot globally reflects the power of grassroots cooperation. Through its three-tier cooperative structure, Amul connects 36 lakh milk producers across 18,600 village-level cooperatives to global markets. Every day, Amul procures nearly 35 million liters of milk, bringing prosperity to rural producers and food security to millions worldwide. The recognition validates what Amul has always believed: that farmers own, farmers manage, farmers benefit.
IFFCO’s Impact: Nourishing Agriculture Across Nations
Right on Amul’s heels, IFFCO ranks 2nd globally. Founded in 1967, this agricultural powerhouse reaches over 50 million farmers through 35,000 cooperative societies across five countries, providing fertilizers, agri-inputs, and digital solutions that strengthen farming communities and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.
Why This Matters: The Cooperative Model Works
These rankings are based on turnover relative to GDP per capita, a metric that reflects not just financial performance but the real, tangible impact on communities. Together, India’s top 300 cooperatives achieved a combined turnover of USD 2.79 trillion in 2023. This is proof that the cooperative model, where members benefit directly, profits are reinvested locally, and decisions are made democratically, is not just ethical, it’s economically powerful.
A Moment of Pride for India’s Vision
This achievement aligns perfectly with India’s “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” vision, demonstrating that inclusive capitalism is not just possible, it’s globally competitive. At a time when the UN has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, India is leading the charge in showing how cooperatives drive the Sustainable Development Goals, from poverty reduction to gender equality to climate resilience.
Congratulations to Amul (GCMMF) & Indian Farmers Fertiliser Coop Ltd. (IFFCO)
Your global recognition is India’s recognition. Your success inspires us to believe in the power of collective action, farmer-led enterprise, and inclusive business models.
At Perfiniti, we celebrate organisations that lead with purpose. Amul and IFFCO exemplify how strong corporate values, authentic stakeholder engagement, and sustainable practices create not just business success, but societal transformation.
This is the future of business, and it’s Made in India.
