Amul commits ₹700 crore to Bengal dairy hub at Sankrail, billed as world's largest curd plant
Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for a ₹700-crore Amul project in Howrah, set to process 30 lakh litres of milk and 10 lakh kg of curd daily. The plant will link 1.25 lakh farmers and 30,000 women producers, with two more ice-cream plants planned for the state.
What happened
Amul is investing ₹700 crore in a Bengal dairy project at Sankrail, Howrah — billed as the world's largest curd plant, processing 30 lakh litres of milk daily.
Key facts
- ₹700 crore
- 30 lakh litres milk/day
- 10 lakh kg curd/day
- 1.25 lakh farmers
- 30,000 women producers
- 2 more plants
Why this matters
Amul's aggressive Bengal buildout—anchored by the world's largest curd plant and additional facilities—raises the entry barrier for rival dairy players eyeing the eastern market.
What to watch
- Farmgate milk price hikes by rivals in eastern states
- State government statements on cooperative competition or subsidy parity
- Curd/ice-cream promotional pricing launches in modern trade
- Delays or disputes on foundation-to-commissioning schedule
- Reported farmer enrollment numbers vs the 1.25 lakh target
- Track Amul SKU rollout timeline and cold-chain distributor signings in Bengal/East
- Monitor West Bengal cooperative and Mother Dairy procurement price responses
- Watch land acquisition and clearance progress at Sankrail (Howrah)
- Assess capacity utilization ramp versus stated 30 lakh L milk / 10 lakh kg curd targets
- Identify announced sites/timelines for the two additional ice-cream plants