A Parliamentary Report Reveals How Karnataka’s Milk Federation Earned ₹3.7 Crore in Profits by Supplying Ice Cream to Amul Over Three Years.
A recent legislative council report has brought to light a fascinating behind-the-scenes partnership between two of India’s largest dairy giants. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the cooperative behind the Nandini brand, earned a profit of ₹3.7 crore over a three-year period by supplying ice cream to the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which operates the popular Amul brand.
According to a response from Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh, the profit was generated from a total supply of ice cream valued at ₹146 crore. This partnership is a key insight into the often-unseen inter-cooperative collaborations that are a hallmark of India’s unique dairy economics.
The article provides a detailed breakdown of the profits earned on a year-by-year basis. KMF’s earnings from this specific arrangement were ₹1.3 crore in 2022-23, ₹1.2 crore in 2023-24, and ₹1.18 crore in 2024-25. This steady stream of revenue highlights the financial benefits of these strategic, B2B relationships for major players in the agribusiness sector.
The volume of the transaction is also significant. The report specifies that KMF supplied an average of 12,000 litres of ice cream to GCMMF every single day over the three-year period. This consistent and large-scale supply chain demonstrates a high level of operational efficiency and coordination between the two cooperatives.
This revelation, which comes from an official parliamentary record, is a prime example of data journalism that provides a rare look at the commercial dealings between major dairy cooperatives. The collaboration between KMF and Amul is a powerful case study for the international dairy community, showing how even competitors can partner to leverage operational strengths and capture greater market share.
Source: The Economic Times – Brand Equity, “In 3 years, KMF earned Rs 3.7cr profit on supply of ice cream to Amul”
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