About Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL)

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) is a public limited company incorporated in 1973, with its registered office and manufacturing works located at P.O. Ranoli – 391 350, District Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The Company’s equity shares are listed on both BSE and NSE. GACL is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of bulk chemicals and is recognised as one of India’s leading producers of Caustic Soda Lye, as noted in its latest Annual Report.

The Company’s diversified product portfolio includes Caustic Soda (Lye, Flakes, Prills), Caustic Potash (Lye & Flakes), Chloromethanes (including Methylene Chloride and Carbon Tetra Chloride), Liquid Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Phosphoric Acid (Food Grade and Technical), Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC), Aluminium Chloride, Sodium Chlorate, Potassium Carbonate, Hydrazine Hydrate, Hydrogen gas (compressed), and Chlorotoluene.

The Company’s plants are integrated, enabling value-added product development, where outputs from one process serve as inputs for another, optimising efficiency and cost.

GACL serves customers across India and also exports selected products. During FY 2024–25, it executed bulk exports of Caustic Soda Lye and exported Methylene Chloride to over 20 countries.

The Company operates from multiple manufacturing sites, including:

• Baroda Complex and Coelho Complex at Ranoli (Vadodara)
• Dahej Complex-1 and Dahej Complex-2 in Bharuch district, Gujarat

GACL does not have any subsidiaries; however, the consolidated financial statements include its Joint Venture Company (GACL–NALCO Alkalies & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.) for the year ended March 31, 2025.

Key Milestones (FY 2024–25)

• Commissioned a 30 TPA Chlorotoluenes Project at Dahej on March 29, 2025; first dispatch took place on April 21, 2025.
• Commissioned a 30 TPD PAC powder unit at Vadodara in February 2025, converting PAC liquid to powder form.
• Installed and operated a Back Pressure Turbine at Dahej, yielding an economic benefit of Rs 41.56 crore in FY 2024–25.

GACL Key Management

• Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, IAS (Retd.) – Chairman
• Ms. Avantika Singh, IAS – Managing Director
• Mr. Shailesh Damani – General Manager (Finance) & Chief Financial Officer
• Mr. Sanjay S. Bhatt – Company Secretary & Chief General Manager (Legal, CC & CSR)

Latest Updates on Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited

• New Projects & Capacity Expansion:
  Commissioned the 30 TPA Chlorotoluenes Project at Dahej (March 2025) and PAC powder unit at Vadodara (February 2025). Both facilities mark significant capacity and product diversification steps.
• Energy Efficiency & Renewable Power:
  GACL commissioned a Back Pressure Turbine at Dahej, generating a benefit of Rs 41.56 crore during the year.
  It also initiated renewable power sourcing projects including:
  • 37.5 MW solar capacity with Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd. (GIPCL) under a Group Captive arrangement.
  • 62.7 MW hybrid power project with Aditya Birla Renewable Energy Ltd. under an SPV structure.
  • Additional solar power procurement from NVVNL and Tata Power for its Dahej and Vadodara complexes.
• Market Leadership & Operations:
  GACL achieved 19.65% domestic market share in Chloromethanes, positioning India as a net exporter after capacity expansion. The Company continued bulk exports of Caustic Soda Lye and Methylene Chloride exports to 20+ countries.
• Research & Development:
  The R&D Centre focused on new product development and process optimisation, including:
  • Dibenzyl Ether, Benzotrichloride, Sodium Benzoate, Benzamide, and 1,2,4-Triazole.
  • Substitutes for key imported raw materials.
  • Regeneration of spent catalysts in the Hydrogen Peroxide Plant, leading to notable cost savings.
• Credit Ratings:
  CARE Ratings Ltd. reaffirmed CARE AA (Double A) for long-term borrowings and CARE A1+ for short-term borrowings (communication dated August 1, 2025).

Joint Venture Update:
The JV GACL–NALCO Alkalies & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. experienced a technical issue on April 22, 2025, affecting operations temporarily. Production is expected to resume shortly.

Note: All data and information are sourced exclusively from Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited’s 52nd Annual Report for FY 2024–25, including the Directors’ Report, Management Discussion & Analysis, Financial Statements, and Corporate Governance Disclosures.