Amul has retained its top spot as the food brand in India with a brand valuation of $4.1 billion while another dairy-focused firm Mother Dairy stood second with a brand value pegged at $1.15 billion according to the latest report by UK-based consultancy Brand Finance. As per the report FMCG giant Britannia ranks third on the list followed by Karnataka’s Nandini dairy cooperative at fourth and Dabur at fifth. Where do Amul and Mother Diary rank on list of top 100 Indian brands? Notably Amul which is marketed by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) also features on the Brand Finance list of top 100 Indian brands across all sectors. The dairy cooperative is ranked 17th while its main competitor Delhi-based Mother Dairy jumped six spots to rank 35th on the list. Commenting on the ranking Jayen Mehta Managing Director of GCMMF said the achievement was a result of consumer trust and collective efforts by dairy farmers who are part of the cooperative. The achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of millions of dairy farmers and our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality affordable food and dairy products to consumers Mehta was quoted as saying by the Business Standard. As Amul continues to grow and expand its footprint both in India and internationally this achievement reinforces our responsibility to uphold the trust placed in us by generations of Indian households” he added. Mother Diary MD reveals expansion plans On a similar note Manish Bandlish Managing Director of Mother Dairy termed his companys ranking as a a testament to our collective efforts and dedicated the achievement to consumers as well as farmers employees and partners of the firm. “Our rise among top five Indian food brands and also in Indias top 100 brands across industries reflects more than numbers — it reflects the trust earned relevance sustained and the resilience of a brand that continues to evolve” Bandlish said according to the report. In an earlier report with the publication the Mother Dairy MD had revealed the companys expansion plans stating that the board had already approved around Rs 1500 crore of investment combined in terms of Safal and dairy.