Purabi Dairy reports turnover of US$42.84M in FY 2025-2026

INDIA – Purabi Dairy has crossed an annual turnover of US$42.84 million (Rs 400 crore) in the financial year 2025-26, marking a major milestone for the Assam-based cooperative as it expands its farmer network and product portfolio.

The cooperative said its growth continues to be anchored in its farmer base, which now includes more than 58,000 dairy farmers across Assam.

Average milk procurement has risen to 1.6 lakh litres per day, with peak procurement exceeding 2 lakh litres per day, indicating wider farmer participation and a strengthening rural dairy ecosystem.

In FY26, more than 900 new Dairy Cooperative Societies were organised, taking the total number of societies in the Purabi network to over 1,600. To support procurement and maintain quality standards, 11 new Bulk Milk Cooling Centres were also set up.

Purabi Dairy recorded a 33% increase in turnover from Rs 306 crore in FY 2024-25. The cooperative said the rise was supported by expansion in both milk and value-added product segments, along with entry into new markets.

North East Dairy and Foods Limited (NEDFL), which markets Purabi Dairy products, reported 48% growth in product volume on a milk equivalent basis, while pouch milk volume grew by 10%.

Value-added products continued to power growth. Curd recorded a 49% increase in volume, helped by the launch of new SKUs such as 1 kg pouch curd and sweet curd in pouches. Paneer grew by 48%, while ghee rose by 37%. Cream registered 12% growth and lassi 9%.

The launch of new categories, including ice cream, flavoured milk and Purabi Smart UHT tetra pack milk, further strengthened the brand’s portfolio and contributed to overall growth.

Purabi also expanded into new markets, including the Barak Valley, while deepening its presence in eastern Assam. A new milk processing plant with a capacity of 20,000 litres per day was inaugurated in Silchar, which the cooperative said would improve supply chain efficiency in the region.

Purabi Dairy now operates three processing plants: a 1.5 lakh litres per day facility at Panjabari in Guwahati, a 10,000 litres per day plant at Dhemaji, and a 20,000 litres per day plant at Silchar.

“Purabi Dairy’s growth this year reflects the strength of our cooperative model and the trust of over 58,000 farmers who are part of this journey. As we celebrate Rongali Bihu — a festival that marks new beginnings and prosperity in Assam — this milestone reinforces our commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods for farmers while delivering quality dairy products to consumers,” said WAMUL Managing Director Sameer Kumar Parida.

Purabi is also preparing for a major capacity expansion. The Panjabari plant is being upgraded to 3 lakh litres per day.

In March this year, foundation stones were laid for new plants with capacities of 1 lakh litres per day each at Jorhat and Dibrugarh, and 50,000 litres per day at Dhemaji.

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