Core Business Leadership

GHCL, incorporated in 1983, operates one of India’s largest soda-ash manufacturing facilities located at Sutrapada, Gujarat — boasting an annual capacity of around 1.2 million tonnes, accounting for roughly 25% of India’s domestic soda-ash demand. This gives it a clear leadership position in the chemicals-basic infrastructure sector in India.

Product Portfolio & Applications

The company’s chemical division produces both Light and Dense grades of soda ash (anhydrous sodium carbonate) and sodium bicarbonate (food-, feed- and technical-grade).These inputs are critical for industries such as glass manufacture, detergents, pulp & paper, water treatment, ceramics, and increasingly in solar-glass and battery manufacturing.

Consumer Product and Salt Business

Beyond its core chemicals business, GHCL markets edible and industrial salt under brands such as i-FLO and Sapan, thereby diversifying into the consumer products segment. This expands its reach into mass consumption and provides a hedge to purely industrial cycles.

Geographic & Industrial Footprint

With its soda-ash manufacturing base in Gujarat, GHCL benefits from access to captive raw material (limestone, lignite) and proximity to major industrial markets in India and for export. It serves a wide industry base – glass, detergents, textiles, chemicals – and exports globally, enhancing its reach and diversification of revenue.

Growth & Expansion Plans

GHCL has received environmental clearance for a Green-Field soda-ash project in Kutch, Gujarat — a 1.1 MMTPA capacity addition at a capex of about ₹6,500 crore enabling it to roughly double its production capability over the next five-six years. This strategic expansion positions GHCL to leverage increasing domestic demand and import substitution opportunities.