Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on February 5, 2026. The Board approved the Standalone & Consolidated Unaudited Financial Results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company also approved significant capital expenditure plans to drive future growth. Key financial highlights for the third quarter of FY2025-26 include a Sales Revenue of ₹1008 Crore, an increase of ₹7 Crore (0.70%) compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA for the quarter rose to ₹135 Crore, a 19% increase from ₹113 Crore in the prior year's quarter. For the nine months of FY2025-26, EBITDA increased by 25% to ₹394 Crore from ₹314 Crore in the same period last year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the third quarter was ₹13 Crore, a substantial improvement from ₹4 Crore in the previous year's quarter, and for the nine months, PBT stood at ₹36 Crore compared to a loss of ₹13 Crore in the corresponding period last year. The company noted a reduction in energy costs due to increased use of renewable power, with the share of renewable energy rising to 35.7% for the nine months of FY2025-26. In terms of future growth, the Board approved the installation of two Bio-fuel/Coal-fired boilers each at Vadodara and Dahej Complexes (total 4 boilers) at an aggregate cost of ₹390 Crore. These boilers are expected to reduce steam costs and generate approximately 12 MW of power. Additionally, a 33,870 TPA (85% H3P04) Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Plant will be installed at an estimated project cost of ₹560 Crore, projected to contribute additional annual revenues of up to ₹350 Crore. The company also approved the internal relocation and capacity enhancement of Electrolysers for Caustic Soda (NaOH) and Caustic Potash (KOH) at Vadodara Complex, increasing KOH production from 120 TPD to 200 TPD, at an estimated cost of ₹80 Crore. This capacity enhancement is expected to yield an additional net annual revenue of ₹130 Crore. The Board also approved availing a Line of Credit facility from Gujarat State Financial Services Ltd (GSFS) for ₹250 Crore. These initiatives are part of the company's project 'Ahvaan' aimed at enhancing operating efficiency and cost reduction.
