Amul

Amul's Tribute To Nirmala Sitharaman, Now In Charge Of Defence 'Ministree'

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Wednesday September 6, 2017

On Sunday, Nirmala Sitharaman became the first woman in the country to hold the defence portfolio as a full-time minister. Before her, Indira Gandhi handled the portfolio as Prime Minister nearly three decades ago. Ms Sitharaman's elevation has prompted a delightful tribute from Amul.

Dairy Has Immense Potential In Bengal: Amul

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 6, 2017

The dairy industry has immense potential in West Bengal as both raw material and demand are present and Amul has already firmed up a Rs 200 crore new processing plant in the state.

Amul Hails 'Buttereen Pradarshan' Of Women In Blue. Social Media Cheers

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday July 25, 2017

The dairy cooperative has put up a wonderful tribute for Team India. And needless to say, social media already loves it.

Donald Trump Appoints Indian-Origin Amul Thapar Judge On US Court of Appeals

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 2, 2017

Amul Thapar, an Indian-American legal professional, has been appointed a judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by President Donald Trump, the White House has said. Before his appointment to the Court of Appeals, Mr Thapar served on the District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

US Senate Confirms Indian-American Amul Thapar To Key Judicial Post

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday May 26, 2017

Amul Thapar, an Indian-American legal luminary and US President Donald Trump's first nominee to a powerful appeals court, has been confirmed by the US Senate to the key judicial position.

Amul's Tribute To 'Baahubali 2.' A Certified 'Block-Butter,' Says The Internet

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Wednesday May 3, 2017

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' is sweeping the nation, and how. There are sarees and trending hashtags celebrating its success. And now, a tribute from Amul.

'Bal Ho Na Ho'. Amul's Take On Sonu Nigam Is Utterly, Butterly Hilarious

Offbeat | Written By Meghna Nijhawan | Friday April 21, 2017

Sonu's new haircut had social media buzzing. Dairy brand Amul too joined in with its take on the issue. The brand that is popular for its offbeat advertisements doesn't miss any big news story and they didn't disappoint with their funny ad on Sonu Nigam either.

4 Amul Milk Parlours Demolished By Vadodara Civic Body

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 11, 2017

The Vadodara civic body has demolished four milk parlours of Amul, an act criticised by the dairy giant which said the exercise was undertaken without prior notice and for unknown reasons.

Amul Invites Pubs Affected By Highway Liquor Ban To Open Milk Bars Instead

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Tuesday April 4, 2017

In an endearing tweet, the Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) - India's largest dairy cooperative - has invited the 16,000 affected liquor shops to open milk bars instead.

Amul Defends TV Commercials; Says Hindustan Unilever Trying To Frighten It

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 25, 2017

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has moved Bombay High Court against Amul over the commercial, which suggests to consumers to buy Amul ice cream and not the 'frozen dessert' as the latter was made from vegetable oil and was not healthy.

'Amul Girl' To Make An Appearance On Merchandise Too

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 28, 2016

The adorable Amul girl could soon find her way into living rooms and kitchens, beyond the topical ads on newspapers with the dairy major mulling over launch of merchandise based on her.

PM Narendra Modi Slams Opposition Over Notes Ban, Says Not Being Allowed To Speak In Parliament

India News | Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Saturday December 10, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed the opposition for repeated disruptions in Parliament over the ban of old 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, and said he is not being allowed to speak in Lok Sabha.

Terrorists, Naxals Gain From Fake Notes, Says PM Modi In Gujarat

India News | Posted by Bhagyashree Pandey | Saturday December 10, 2016

PM Narendra Modi is attending the inauguration of Amul cheese plant in Deesa town of North Gujarat. He is addressing the farmers.

Amul To Launch Camel Milk In Next 3 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 3, 2016

With food safety regulator FSSAI setting new standards for camel milk, dairy major GCMMF, which sells products under the Amul brand, today said it will launch camel milk in the next three months.

'Yuvraj As Dulharaj' And Other Amul Ads That Made Us Giggle

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Friday December 2, 2016

Popular for their ads on all things current, here are 10 of Amul's best ads from the world of sports and sport stars in India.

Amazon to Sell Amul Products in the US

Press Trust of India | Friday November 25, 2016

Global e-commerce giant Amazon will now ship Amul products to consumers in the US, a move that will help the Indian dairy major to increase its exports.

Amazon To Sell Amul Ghee and GulabJamun In The US

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 24, 2016

Amazon had launched its 'Global Selling Program' in Indiain May last year. It facilitates access for Indian sellers tosell their products to consumers across the globe.

Amul To Pay Milk Producers Through Bank

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 22, 2016

Around 60 per cent of the milk producers of Amul have bank accounts.

Farmers Demand Note-Exchange At Co-Operative Banks; Warn Of Stopping Milk Supply

Surat News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 20, 2016

Farmers took out a protest rally in Surat on Saturday against the Reserve Bank's decision not to allow exchange or deposit of defunct notes at the district central co-operative banks and warned of stopping supply to Amul Milk co-operative if the restriction is not lifted in a week.

Indian-American Amul Thapar On Donald Trump's List For Supreme Court Judge Nominees

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 13, 2016

Amul Thapar, an Indian-American jurist, may be nominated as a Supreme Court judge by US President-Elect Donald Trump.

The Utterly Delicious 50-Year Journey Of Amul Girl

India News | Written by Ketki Angre | Friday October 21, 2016

The blue haired moppet in her trademark red polka dotted frock, synonymous with Amul butter, first made an appearance on outdoor hoardings 50 years ago and is still going strong. "Sometimes the purana zamana like the Taj Mahal can never grow old and the Amul girl can never grow old," says Ad Guru Alyque Padamsee.

Dalits From Gujarat's 'Amul Town' Drink Milk To Protest Against Attacks

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 26, 2016

The protests by Dalits over the July 11 flogging of Dalit boys in Gujarat's Una by self-styled cow protection vigilantes continued for the second week on Monday, but unlike several places where youth tried to commit suicide to express their anger, they found a unique way of protest in India's milk capital, Anand.

Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Prices By Rs 1 In Delhi-NCR

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 15, 2016

Leading milk supplier Mother Dairy today announced hike in milk prices by Re 1 each for both half litre and one litre packs from tomorrow due to higher procurement prices.

Amul To Invest Rs 3,000 Crore Over 4 Years On Expansion

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 29, 2016

Dairy major GCMMF, which markets milk and dairy products under Amul brand, will invest Rs 3,000 crore over the next four years on its expansion plans.

Amul Always Has A Way With Words. What They Said About Udta Punjab

Offbeat | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 9, 2016

"Udta Punjab" censorship row has earned CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani the monikar of "Ladta Pahlaj" in the latest ad of Amul Co-operative Ltd, which is known for its funny takes on topical issues.

Amul Raises Milk Prices By Re 1 Per Pouch In Delhi-NCR

Press Trust of India | Friday June 3, 2016

Dairy major Amul has hiked its milk prices by Re 1 per pouch of both half and one litre in the Delhi-NCR region, effective today.

Amul Hikes Milk Prices By Up To Rs. 2/Litre In Delhi, Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 2, 2016

Dairy major Amul today said it will increase milk prices by up to Rs 2 per litre in Delhi and Gujarat due to increase in production cost. Other milk producers may also follow the suit.

Dairy Major Amul's Managing Director RS Sodhi Gets Extortion Call

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 30, 2016

Anand-based dairy major Amul's Managing Director allegedly received an extortion call from a person claiming to be a member of gangster Ravi Pujari's group, following which a probe was initiated by the Ahmedabad crime branch, police said today.

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan Meets PM Modi: Sources

India News | Reported by HImanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 26, 2016

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening, said sources. It was not immediately known what they had discussed during the one-on-one meeting.

Loving Every Moment: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Defends Her Purple Lips

Puja Talwar | Friday May 20, 2016

"I know there are memes but I'm loving every moment," she said. And not just memes, even Amul has cashed in with a new ad. "It's not an endorsement but I love your butter and it shows," said Ash.