What Gokul Agro Resources does

Gokul Agro Resources Limited (GARL), incorporated in 2014 and listed on BSE and NSE since 2016, is an Ahmedabad-based Indian FMCG company engaged in the production, distribution, and export of edible oils, non-edible (castor) oils and their derivatives, specialty fats, oleochemicals, and feed meals. The company serves three distinct customer sets: Indian retail households via consumer brands (Vitalife, Richfield, Mahek, Pride, Biscopride, Puffpride, Zaika); food manufacturers and industrial processors via institutional bulk products (RBD palm oil, specialty fats, bakery shortenings, monoglycerides, sorbitan monostearate); and global industrial buyers via refined castor oil grades (BP, EP, USP, FSG) and derivatives (hydrogenated castor oil, 12-hydroxy stearic acid, ricinoleic acid, dehydrated castor oil, poly ricinoleic acid). Its core technology stack comprises physical/chemical oil refining, seed crushing, hydrogenation, and oleochemical processing, with a proprietary H.A.R.T. (High Absorbent Refining Technology) used for the Vitalife V3+ refined oil range and V3+ vitamin fortification (Vitamins A, D, E, Omega 3, PUFA).

GARL operates an integrated supply chain with manufacturing facilities in Gandhidham (refinery + castor derivatives + mustard plant + 60,000 MT liquid cargo terminal + 80,000 sq ft warehouse at Kandla Port), Anjar (Kutchh), Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh, 1400 TPD refinery commissioned FY22), Haldia (West Bengal, 1200 TPD refinery acquired FY24 under NCLT e-auction), and Mangaluru (Karnataka). Total edible oil refining capacity is 4,200+ TPD, supported by 100 TPD castor derivatives capacity, 500 TPD mustard processing, and a 2.7 MW captive solar plant (FY21). Wholly-owned subsidiaries in Singapore (Riya International PTE Ltd) and Indonesia enable direct raw material sourcing from origins. The company sells through direct institutional sales for B2B customers, a pan-India dealership/distributor network for retail, and direct exports to 40+ countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across five streams (edible oils, non-edible castor oils and derivatives, specialty fats, oleochemicals, and feed meals); pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Certifications include FSSC 22000:2024, RSPO, ISO 9001/14001/45001, GMP+, Kosher 2026-27, and Ecovadis Silver Medal 2025.

Name

Gokul Agro Resources

Legal name

Gokul Agro Resources Limited

Website

https://gokulagro.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gokul Agro Resources is an Indian FMCG company that produces and exports edible oils, castor oil derivatives, specialty fats, and feed meals, serving retail households, food manufacturers, and global industrial buyers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Edible Oils and Fats Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Commodity Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined/Bleached/Deodorized) (AFAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Distribution (CRAOABAF)

Keywords

• Refined edible oils
• Castor oil derivatives
• Specialty bakery fats
• Oleochemical products
• Animal feed meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Edible Oils: Production and sale of refined edible oils including soybean oil, mustard oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, groundnut oil, ricebran oil, palmolein oil, and vanaspati under consumer brands and institutional products
2. Non-Edible Oils (Castor Oil & Derivatives): Manufacturing and export of castor oil and derivatives including hydrogenated castor oil, 12-hydroxy stearic acid, methyl 12-hydroxy stearate, ricinoleic acid, dehydrated castor oil, and poly ricinoleic acid for industrial applications
3. Speciality Fats: Production of bakery fats, margarines, shortening products under Richfield brand for food manufacturing industry
4. Feed Meal: Sale of by-products including castor seed meal, soybean meal, and mustard de-oiled cake as animal feed and fertilizers
5. Oleochemicals: Production and sale of oleochemical products including distilled monoglycerides, glycerol monostearate, and sorbitan monostearate for food and industrial applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gokul Agro Resources Limited manufactures and sells refined edible oils, castor oil and its derivatives, specialty fats and bakery shortenings, oleochemicals, and feed meals. The company serves both retail consumers through branded products (Vitalife, Richfield, Mahek, Pride, Biscopride, Puffpride, Zaika) and industrial/institutional buyers across food manufacturing, chemical, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and animal feed sectors domestically and in 40+ export markets.

Product overview

Gokul Agro Resources Limited operates as an FMCG company engaged in the production, distribution and exports of edible oils, non-edible oils, castor oil derivatives and feed meals. The company offers consumer-facing cooking oils under the Vitalife, Richfield, Mahek, Pride, Biscopride, Puffpride and Zaika brands, including soyabean oil, mustard oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, groundnut oil, ricebran oil, vanaspati and palmolein oil. Its B2B institutional products include refined palm oil, palm olein, specialty fats and bakery shortenings for food manufacturers. The company produces industrial-grade castor oil in multiple pharmaceutical and commercial grades, along with castor oil derivatives including hydrogenated castor oil, 12-hydroxy stearic acid, ricinoleic acid and dehydrated castor oil. Feed meal products include castor seed meal, soybean meal and rapeseed meal. The company operates refineries with 2800+ TPD capacity and maintains manufacturing facilities across Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vitalife: Anchor consumer brand for edible oils including Refined Soyabean Oil, Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Groundnut Oil, and Refined Ricebran Oil
• Richfield
• Mahek
• Pride
• Biscopride
• Puffpride
• Zaika

Products and services

• Vitalife V3+ Edible Oils Vitalife V3+ branded consumer edible oils including Refined Soyabean Oil, Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Refined Groundnut Oil, Filtered Groundnut Oil and Refined Ricebran Oil. Oils are fortified with Vitamins A, D and E, Omega 3 and PUFA, and processed using the proprietary H.A.R.T. (High Absorbent Refining Technology) for light, odourless and healthy cooking oils targeted at Indian households.
• Richfield Premium Vanaspati and Ultimate Frying Oil Richfield Premium Vanaspati is a white granular hydrogenated fat fortified with Vitamin A and D for traditional Indian sweets with extended shelf life. Richfield Ultimate Frying Oil is an enriched frying oil with Vitamin A and D that delivers 17% less oil absorption, high smoke point and slower FFA increase during frying. Sold to households across India.
• Mahek Vanaspati and Refined Palmolein Oil Mahek Vanaspati is a white granular vanaspati fortified with Vitamin A and D for traditional Indian sweets and savouries, positioned as an economical solution for halwai and savoury manufacturers. Mahek Gold Refined Palmolein Oil is a cholesterol-free healthy palmolein oil with cost-effectiveness and excellent oxidative properties, suitable for shallow and deep frying by households.
• Pride Refined Palm Oil Pride Refined Palm Oil is a multi-purpose edible oil extracted from the reddish pulp of palm fruit and refined through bleaching and deodorization, used for daily household cooking as well as in soaps, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
• Richfield Bakery Shortenings and Specialty Fats Richfield Diamond, Silver, Gold, Premium, Super, Aerated, Classic and Cream Biscuit shortenings, Icing & Whipping Cream shortening, Industrial Margarine, Chocolate Cocoa Butter Substitute, Premium Cakes shortening and Multi-Purpose Bakery Use shortening. Provides functional bakery fats for cookies, biscuits, cakes, puffs, kharis, icing, whipping cream, chocolates and industrial margarine with targeted properties like layer separation, melt-in-mouth feel, volume and shelf life. Targeted at bakery and industrial food manufacturers.
• Biscopride, Puffpride and Zaika Bakery Shortenings Biscopride is a creamy and grain-free bakery shortening with higher shelf life for cookies, biscuits, cakes and pies with reworking properties. Puffpride is an economic bakery shortening for institutional users making puffs and kharis delivering richness, high volume and crispiness. Zaika is an economical shortening for popular cookies and biscuits in bulk applications.
• Refined Palm Oil, Palm Olein and Palm Stearin (Institutional) Bulk institutional RBD Palm Oil extracted from palm fruit pulp used for cooking, frying, sweets, biscuits, vanaspati, margarine, soaps and oleochemicals. Refined Palm Olein is the liquid fraction from refined palm oil fractionation, preferred as a cooking oil with high oxidation resistance and long shelf life. Refined Palm Stearin is the solid fraction used for soft margarine, bakery shortenings, infant fat formulas and food emulsifiers. Targeted at food manufacturers, soaps and oleochemical producers.
• Hydrogenated Oils - Institutional (Palm Stearin, Palm Oil, Soya Oil) Hydrogenated Palm Stearin in off-white flakes or powder form used for food emulsifiers, soaps, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Hydrogenated Palm Oil in white flakes form used in cosmetics, soaps, metallic soaps and pharmaceuticals. Hydrogenated Soya Oil in white flakes form used for food emulsifiers, liquid shortenings and pharmaceuticals. Targeted at institutional and industrial buyers.
• Oleochemicals - Distilled Monoglycerides, Glycerol Monostearate, EGMS, SMS and Soya Lecithin Distilled Monoglycerides 95% minimum in off-white powder used in baked foods, ice creams, confectionery, dairy and margarine. Glycerol Monostearate SE-40 and NSE-40 (GKSOFT-40) mono and di-glycerides used as food emulsifiers and in cosmetics, personal care and pharma. Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS / GK PEARL-EGMS) used as emulsifier, opacifier and emollient in personal care products. Sorbitan Monostearate (SMS / GK SPAN-60) derived from sorbitol and palm oil-based palm stearin used in food, health care, cosmetics and yeast protection. Soya Lecithin (Food Grade) food additive derived from crude soyabean oil used as emulsifier in margarine, bread, biscuits, ice creams and pharmaceuticals. Also Palm Fatty Acid Distillate as by-product for oleo chemicals, soaps, stearic acid and animal feed.
• Pharmaceutical Grade Castor Oil (BP, EP, USP and Neutralized) Cold Pressed and Pharmacopeia-grade Castor Oils including British Pharmacopeia (BP) Castor Oil - brilliantly clear viscous liquid for pharmaceutical applications; European Pharmacopeia (EP) Castor Oil - pale yellow clear viscous liquid suitable as carrier oil for lipophilic medicinal substances; United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Castor Oil - produced by first pressing of castor seed; Extra Pale Grade Castor Oil - very pale yellow refined oil from excellent quality seeds; Neutralized Castor Oil - pharmaceutical grade produced by first pressing; Low Moisture First Special Grade Castor Oil with moisture limited to 200 ppm max for plastics, fibers, textiles, lubricants and coatings. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers and personal care companies globally.
• Industrial Grade Castor Oil (First Special, Commercial, Pale Pressed) First Special Grade / Refined Castor Oil for plastics, fibers, textiles, leather-auxiliaries, polyols, urethane foams, plasticizers, printing inks, soaps, lubricants and food additives. Commercial Castor Oil for plastics, fibers, textiles, paints, polyols, urethane foams, biodiesel and lubricants. Pale Pressed Grade / Refined Castor Oil with excellent quality specifications for industrial applications. Low Moisture Pale Pressed Grade with low moisture content for industrial applications. Targeted at industrial chemical manufacturers and exporters globally.
• Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Flakes, Granules, Powder) Hydrogenated Castor Oil available in Standard, Special, Supreme and HCO MP-80 grades in flakes, granules and powder forms. Used in lubricants, greases, coatings, printing inks, cosmetics, surfactants and mould release agents. Targeted at industrial chemical buyers globally.
• 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid (12-HSA) Flakes, Granules, Powder 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid available in Standard, Special, Supreme and Bleach grades in flakes, granules and powder forms. Used in glycerine-free lubricating greases, thixotropic agents and wax blends. Targeted at industrial lubricant and wax manufacturers globally.
• Methyl 12-Hydroxy Stearate, Ricinoleic Acid, Dehydrated Castor Oil and Poly Ricinoleic Acid Methyl 12-Hydroxy Stearate in flakes form used in lubricating greases, internal lubricant for butyl rubber, adhesives, inks and cosmetics. Ricinoleic Acid used in coatings, plastics, inks, cosmetics, soaps, and as bactericide effective against viruses, bacteria, yeasts and molds. Dehydrated Castor Oil used in paints, enamels, caulks, sealants, inks and lithographic inks providing fast drying coatings with maximum alkali resistance. Poly Ricinoleic Acid used in lubricants, hydraulic fluids, greases, plastics, inks, foods, cosmetics and surfactants. Targeted at global chemical, coatings, plastics and personal care manufacturers.
• Castor Seed Meal, Soybean Meal and Rapeseed/Mustard De-Oiled Cake Castor Seed Meal is the by-product of castor oil extraction, a high-protein high-fibre ingredient used as organic fertilizer and biofuel. Soybean Meal is a by-product from soybean oil extraction, a popular protein source for animal feed (poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture) with 50% protein content. Rapeseed Meal / Mustard De-Oiled Cake is a by-product from mustard oil production rich in protein, fibre and minerals, used as animal feed and organic fertilizer. Targeted at feed mills and agricultural buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating profit margin improved from 2.24% to 3.14% in Q4 FY26
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Loiret & HaëntjenscoreOthersEuropean traders of natural products with strong and historical partnership with GARL. Relationship involves supply of high quality castor oil and derivatives (HCO, 12HSA, RA) with first class service including proactivity, quality management, market analysis and sustainability.
• KowacoreOthersJapanese company and long-term customer sourcing castor oil and derivatives for Japan market. Consistent supply of best quality products with satisfactory service maintained for years.
• Hengshui Jinghua ChemicalcoreOthersLargest manufacturer of sebacic acid (mainly using castor oil as raw material). Cooperative relationship for nearly 20 years with high-efficiency service, high-quality products, and stable supply.
• World Castor Sustainability ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGARL is a proud member of World Castor Sustainability Forum, working to advance sustainability in castor oil industry by sharing best practices and collaborating with industry leaders to create more sustainable and responsible supply chain.
• Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGARL actively participates in SEA's Castor Seed and Oil Promotion Council. Involved in model farming, yield increasing programs, rainwater harvesting and ground water recharging initiatives for sustainable castor cultivation.
• Alnor OilminorOthersLong-term customer for castor oil needs. Company is described as knowledgeable and trustworthy providing nothing but finest service.
• K.D.C.M.P.U.LTDminorOthersPartnership for over 8 years with competitive rates and essential quality maintained. Excellent overall relationship with consistent dealing.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adani Wilmar (Fortune): India's largest edible oil refiner and branded FMCG player with Fortune brand portfolio spanning soybean, sunflower, mustard, groundnut oils and vanaspati. Directly comparable to GARL on refining capacity, brand portfolio and pan-India distribution, but operates at materially larger scale.
• Patanjali Foods (Ruchi Soya): One of India's largest edible oil refiners post-Ruchi Soya acquisition, with branded presence (Patanjali, Ruchi Gold). Comparable to GARL on commodity oil refining, branded consumer oils and institutional sales, with broader product reach into branded FMCG.
• Gemini Edibles & Fats: Indian edible oil company with Freedom brand portfolio spanning sunflower, ricebran and refined oils. Comparable to GARL on commodity refining and South India distribution focus, though at smaller scale.
• Emami Agrotech: Indian edible oil refiner and marketer with 'Healthy & Tasty' brand and significant mustard oil position. Comparable to GARL on edible oil refining and branded retail, focused primarily on Eastern India.
• Jayant Agro-Organics: One of India's largest castor oil and derivatives producers, with significant global footprint in HCO, 12-HSA, sebacic acid. Most directly comparable to GARL on the castor oil derivatives vertical, including specialty industrial chemicals.
• Marico (Saffola): Leading Indian FMCG company with Saffola edible oil brand as a major category leader in branded refined oils. Comparable to GARL on consumer-facing edible oils, though Marico also has extensive presence in hair care and foods, providing a different scale and margin profile.

Broad incumbents

• AAK (AarhusKarlshamn): Global specialty oils and fats company serving bakery, dairy, infant nutrition and personal care. Most directly comparable to GARL on specialty bakery shortenings (Richfield Diamond/Silver/Gold) and industrial margarine. Operates at significantly larger scale globally.
• Arkema: Global specialty chemicals company with castor-derived polyamides and ricinoleic-acid-based products. Comparable to GARL on industrial castor derivatives used in coatings, plastics and cosmetics, but as part of a much broader specialty chemicals portfolio.
• Bunge India: Global oilseed processor and edible oil refiner with Indian presence; operates Bunge Loders Croklaan for specialty fats. Comparable to GARL on soybean and other oilseed processing plus specialty bakery fats, but as part of a global platform.
• Cargill India: Global agribusiness giant with substantial Indian operations in edible oil refining, trading and food ingredients. Comparable to GARL on commodity refining and institutional B2B oils, but operates across a much broader portfolio including cocoa, starch, sweeteners and animal nutrition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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