NE BUSINESS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, APR 7
In a landmark moment for India’s cooperative movement, Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul have each crossed the ₹1 lakh crore annual turnover mark in 2025–26, underscoring the growing economic strength and scalability of cooperative institutions in both banking and dairy sectors.
A Historic Economic Milestone for Cooperatives
The achievement signals a new era where cooperatives are no longer regional players but national economic powerhouses driving inclusive growth.
“Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul crossing the ₹1 lakh crore annual turnover mark in 2025–26 is a vivid example of the strength of cooperatives and their immense potential.”
Dairy to Digital: Amul’s Unmatched Growth Trajectory
From a grassroots dairy movement to a global-scale brand, Amul continues to redefine cooperative success through scale, farmer empowerment, and supply chain excellence.
“This achievement is not only historic for the cooperative banking and dairy sectors…”
Amul’s model ensures millions of dairy farmers are directly integrated into a value-driven, profit-sharing ecosystem.
Banking on Trust: Saraswat’s Cooperative Strength
Saraswat Cooperative Bank has emerged as a financial pillar within the cooperative ecosystem, demonstrating resilience, trust, and strong governance in India’s evolving banking landscape.
Its growth reflects increasing confidence in community-driven financial institutions.
Fueling Atmanirbhar Bharat Through Cooperation
The milestone aligns with India’s broader vision of self-reliance, where cooperatives play a critical role in decentralized and inclusive development.
“…but it will also provide new energy to the journey of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
People-Powered Success: A Tribute to Karamyogis
At the heart of this achievement are the millions of stakeholders—farmers, employees, and members—whose collective effort has powered this success.
“Heartfelt congratulations to all the Karamyogies associated with Amul and Saraswat Cooperative Bank for this proud achievement.”




