gujarat alkalies and chemical ltd

What gujarat alkalies and chemical ltd does

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), incorporated in 1973 in Vadodara, India, and promoted by the Government of Gujarat, is a publicly listed chlor-alkali and specialty chemicals manufacturer operating three production units across Vadodara and Dahej, Gujarat. The company is the 2nd largest producer of caustic soda in India with an installed capacity of 852,400 TPA and produces over 35 chemical products organized into ten product groups — caustic soda, caustic potash, chlorotoluenes (Benzyl Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzaldehyde), hydrogen peroxide, chlorine derivatives, chloromethane, water treatment chemicals, sodium chlorate, phosphoric acid, and hydrazine hydrate. Its core manufacturing platform is Membrane Cell technology, which GACL pioneered in India in 1989 by replacing mercury-based processes, and it is the sole domestic producer of sodium chlorate and hydrazine hydrate.

GACL's revenue is generated through domestic and export sales of industrial chemicals, with exports reaching 60+ countries across Europe, USA, and South Asia via direct sales, a pan-India dealer network for the domestic market, and dedicated enterprise supply relationships. Customers are concentrated in seven industrial verticals: soaps and detergents, agrochemicals, water treatment, paper, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and — newly — semiconductor and solar manufacturing via high-purity hydrogen peroxide. FY26 revenue was ₹4,358 crore (~$520M), growing 7% year-on-year. Recent strategic moves include commissioning India's largest 30,000 MTPA chlorotoluenes plant (₹350 crore, March 2025), approval of a 5,000 TPA high-purity hydrogen peroxide plant for the semiconductor value chain (₹67 crore, May 2026), and a 160.24 MW group-captive hybrid renewable energy partnership with CleanMax (June 2026) to fully power its Dahej and Vadodara complexes. Leadership is headed by Managing Director Avantika Singh, an IAS officer who also serves as Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Name

gujarat alkalies and chemical ltd

Legal name

GUJARAT ALKALIES AND CHEMICALS LIMITED

Website

https://gacl.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited is an India-based, government-promoted chlor-alkali manufacturer producing caustic soda, caustic potash, chlorotoluenes, hydrogen peroxide, and 30+ specialty chemicals for soaps, agrochemicals, pharma, water treatment, paper, and textile industries across domestic and 60+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Chlor-Alkali & Derivatives (IMAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

Keywords

• Industrial chemicals manufacturing
• Chlor-alkali production
• Caustic soda supply
• Chemical intermediates
• Specialty chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: Manufacturing and sales of over 35 chlor-alkali and chemical products including caustic soda, caustic potash, chlorine derivatives, hydrogen peroxide, and chlorotoluenes. Revenue from domestic sales and exports to 60+ countries.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GACL manufactures and supplies over 35 chlor-alkali and chemical products across ten product groups from its three production complexes at Vadodara and Dahej in Gujarat, India. The portfolio includes caustic soda, caustic potash, chlorotoluenes (benzyl chloride, benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde), hydrogen peroxide, chloromethane, sodium chlorate, hydrazine hydrate, phosphoric acid, water treatment chemicals, and specialty chlorine derivatives. The company sells these industrial chemicals in bulk to manufacturing customers in soaps and detergents, agrochemicals, water treatment, paper, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and semiconductor/solar industries, both through a pan-India dealer network and direct exports to over 60 countries.

Product overview

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) is a leading chlor-alkali manufacturer established in 1973, producing over 35 products across ten product groups. The company operates three production units in Dahej and Vadodara with a caustic soda capacity of 852,400 TPA, making it the 2nd largest in India. GACL is the only producer of Sodium Chlorate and Hydrazine Hydrate in India. The core portfolio includes Caustic Soda, Caustic Potash, Chlorotoluenes (Benzyl Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzaldehyde), Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine Derivatives, Chloromethane, Water Treatment chemicals (Poly Aluminium Chloride, Bleaching Powder), Sodium Chlorate, Phosphoric Acid, and Hydrazine Hydrate. Recent expansions include India's largest Chlorotoluenes plant (30,000 MTPA) and a new 5,000 TPA High Purity Hydrogen Peroxide plant for semiconductor applications. The company has also established renewable energy infrastructure with 171.45 MW wind and 36.62 MW solar capacity.

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Products and services

• Caustic Soda Group Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) products serving the soaps and detergents industry, with total installed capacity of 852,400 TPA making GACL the 2nd largest manufacturer in India
• Caustic Potash Group Caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) products essential for agrochemical manufacturing and serving soaps and detergents industries
• Chlorotoluene Group Chlorotoluene derivatives including Benzyl Chloride (13,200 MTPA), Benzyl Alcohol (9,600 MTPA), and Benzaldehyde (7,200 MTPA) serving pharmaceutical, perfumery, flavour, agrochemicals, dyes and solvent industries; produced at India's largest chlorotoluenes plant at Dahej
• Hydrogen Peroxide Group Hydrogen peroxide products serving the paper, textile, and electronics industries; includes new high-purity electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide for semiconductor manufacturing
• Special Chlorine Derivative Group Specialized chlorine derivative products serving agrochemical and textile industries
• Chloromethane Group Chloromethane products serving the pharmaceutical industry
• Water Treatment Group Water treatment chemicals including Poly Aluminium Chloride, Stable Bleaching Powder, and Chlorine for water purification and treatment applications
• Sodium Chlorate Group Sodium chlorate products for the paper industry; GACL is the only producer of Sodium Chlorate in India
• Phosphoric Acid Group Phosphoric acid products serving soaps and detergents industries
• Hydrazine Hydrate Group Hydrazine hydrate products; GACL is the only producer of Hydrazine Hydrate in India

Quantifiable outcome

• 264,204 tonnes per year CO2 emissions reduction from renewable energy partnership
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026GACL partnered with CleanMax to develop a 160.24 MW hybrid renewable energy project comprising 75.90 MW wind and 84.34 MWp solar capacity across four sites in Gujarat. The project will supply 100% of generated power to GACL's manufacturing units at Dahej and Vadodara under a group captive model. Expected to generate 369 million units of clean electricity annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 264,204 tonnes per year. This is CleanMax's single largest group captive deal.
• High-Purity Hydrogen Peroxide Technology SuppliercoreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2026GACL's board approved setting up a 5,000 TPA High Purity Grade Hydrogen Peroxide Plant at Dahej targeting semiconductor and solar manufacturing applications. The project involves technology partnership with a technology supplier for electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide production.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DCW Limited: Indian chlor-alkali and specialty chemicals manufacturer producing caustic soda, soda ash, and derivatives including benzyl chloride. Direct overlap with GACL's chlor-alkali and chlorotoluene product groups.
• Chemfab Alkalis Limited: South Indian chlor-alkali and specialty inorganic manufacturer producing caustic soda, sodium chlorate, and aluminum chloride. Highly comparable in chlor-alkali core with niche downstream derivatives.
• Lords Chloro Alkali Limited: Pure-play Indian chlor-alkali manufacturer producing caustic soda, caustic potash, chlorine, and hydrogen. Highly comparable in product mix and Indian-market focus, smaller in scale than GACL.
• Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited: Indian chlor-alkali producer with caustic soda, caustic potash, and chlorinated products. Comparable in chlor-alkali production and downstream derivatives for Indian industrial customers.
• Aditya Birla Chemicals (Aditya Birla Group): Major Indian chlor-alkali producer with caustic soda, chlorine derivatives, and epoxy/phenolic specialty operations. Closely matches GACL's chlor-alkali core business and downstream derivative strategy.

Regional players

• Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL): Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer producing refrigerants, fluoropolymers, and specialty chemicals. Same Gujarat ecosystem as GACL and a fellow public-listed Indian chemical company pursuing higher-mix chemistries.
• Navin Fluorine International Limited: Indian specialty chemicals company focused on fluorine chemistry, refrigerants, and high-purity intermediates. Comparable in moving from commodity to specialty/specialty-grade chemistries for India and global customers.

Others

• UPL Limited: India's largest agrochemical company and a downstream consumer of caustic potash, chlorine derivatives, and hydrazine hydrate that GACL supplies. Comparable end-market exposure in agro-economy and Indian manufacturing policy tailwinds.
• Aarti Industries Limited: Long-tenured GACL customer (25+ years) and one of India's largest specialty chemical manufacturers, particularly in chlorination and benzene-based derivatives. Adjacent in chlor-alkali value chain but a downstream customer/competitor in some specialty chemistries.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Chemicals Limited: India's largest chlor-alkali and soda ash producer, with diversified operations across basic and specialty chemicals. Comparable in chlor-alkali manufacturing footprint and Indian market positioning, but broader in product mix and scale than GACL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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