Amul & IFFCO Dominate Global Cooperative List

India’s cooperative sector has made a historic mark on the global stage with Amul (GCMMF) and IFFCO being ranked first and second in the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) World Cooperative Monitor 2025. This recognition affirms India’s leadership in cooperative governance and its role in driving inclusive growth, rural development, and food security. The rankings were unveiled at the ICA CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar, reinforcing India’s rising influence in global cooperative economics.

Understanding the Global Ranking

The World Cooperative Monitor by ICA assesses cooperatives based on turnover per capita and their socioeconomic impact. The 2025 list placed,

• Amul (GCMMF) at Rank 1 globally, and
• IFFCO at Rank 2 globally.

These rankings are based on how effectively cooperatives contribute to GDP, uplift communities, and adhere to cooperative principles like democratic governance, collective ownership, and profit-sharing.

Why Amul and IFFCO Stood Out

Amul – India’s Dairy Beacon

Amul, managed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, is built on a three-tier model linking village-level producers to national markets. Its success comes from,

• Empowering over 3.6 million milk producers, most from rural areas.
• Ensuring price stability and consistent income for farmers.
• Becoming a global symbol of food security and self-reliance through value addition and innovation.

Amul has not only transformed dairy farming in India but set a benchmark for cooperative agribusiness globally.

IFFCO – Fertilising Rural Prosperity

The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) serves over 55 million Indian farmers through thousands of member societies. Its strengths include,

• Sustainable production of fertilisers and agro-inputs.
• Heavy investment in digital tools for farmer outreach.
• Reinvestment of profits in community development, green technology, and rural education.

IFFCO’s unique blend of profitability and purpose showcases how cooperatives can be efficient and equitable simultaneously.

National Significance

Boost to “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”

The Government of India’s cooperative-centric policy vision gains a global endorsement with this ranking. These achievements validate the Ministry of Cooperation’s efforts to transform India’s rural economy through institutional cooperatives.

Model for Inclusive Development

Both Amul and IFFCO exemplify inclusive capitalism, where profits are returned to producers, not shareholders. This model supports national goals of poverty alleviation, rural employment, and self-sufficiency.

Cooperative Diplomacy

The global recognition gives India a leadership platform in the UN’s International Year of Cooperatives (2025), aligning cooperative principles with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate resilience.

Key Facts to Remember

• Organisations: Amul (GCMMF) and IFFCO
• Ranking: Ranked 1st and 2nd globally in ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025
• Criteria: Turnover relative to GDP per capita, cooperative principles, and social impact
• Event: Announced at ICA CM50 Conference, Doha
• Relevance: Highlights India’s rural strength and global leadership in cooperative governance