Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on February 5, 2026. The Board approved the Standalone and Consolidated Un-audited Financial Results for the Third Quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a Sales Revenue of ₹1008 Crore for the Third Quarter of FY 2025-26, an increase of ₹7 Crore (0.70%) compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA for the third quarter rose by ₹22 Crore (19%) to ₹135 Crore, and for the nine months of FY25-26, it increased by ₹80 Crore (25%) to ₹394 Crore. Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the third quarter was ₹13 Crore, and for the nine months was ₹36 Crore, an improvement from ₹4 Crore PBT and a Loss of ₹13 Crore in the corresponding periods of the previous year. The share of renewable energy in the company's power basket increased to 35.7% from 29.7% in FY 2024-25, contributing to reduced energy costs. In addition to financial results, the Board approved several significant projects: the installation of four Bio-fuel/Coal fired boilers (two each at Vadodara and Dahej) at an aggregate cost of ₹389 Crore, which will reduce steam costs and generate approximately 12 MW of power. They also approved a 33,870 TPA Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Plant at Dahej with an estimated project cost of ₹560 Crore, expected to contribute additional annual revenues of up to ₹350 Crore. Furthermore, the Board 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 Crores, projected to increase annual revenue by ₹130 Crore. The company also approved availing a Line of Credit facility from Gujarat State Financial Services Ltd (GSFS) for ₹250 Crore. These initiatives are part of the 'Ahvaan' project aimed at enhancing operating efficiency, cost reduction, and increasing green energy usage.
