Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd is a multi-product chemical manufacturing company and is one of the leading manufacturers of Caustic Soda Lye. The company produces caustic soda lye, caustic soda flakes and prills, sodium sulphate, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, chloromethanes, and over 36 specialty chemical products that serve textiles, pulp & paper, water treatment, and other industries.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Manufacturing facilities are located at Dahej and Vadodara in Gujarat. The company exports to 55 countries across Europe, West Asia, Africa, and SAARC regions and has invested in renewable energy with 171.45 MW of wind power capacity since 1989. The company is pursuing green chemistry initiatives and diversification to mitigate cyclical caustic soda demand.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →The company competes in multi-segment chemical markets serving textiles, pulp and paper, alumina, soaps & detergents, and water treatment. GACL is the leading domestic caustic soda producer but faces intense competition from global players and commodity price volatility. Its renewable energy investments and diversified product portfolio (36+ products) provide differentiation in India's chemical sector.
Industry Context
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited operates in Specialty & Commodity Chemicals Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1973 · Headquarters: Vadodara, India · Revenue: ₹40.73B (FY2024) · Market cap: ₹3.5-4.2B (~$42-50M USD equivalent)