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Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals breaks ground on new phosphoric acid plant
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for a new phosphoric acid plant in the state.
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) organized a formal groundbreaking ceremony on its premises in Gujarat, signalling the commencement of a new phosphoric acid production facility. The event was attended by senior company officials and local dignitaries who marked the occasion with a ceremonial shovelful of soil.
The new plant is expected to augment GACL's existing chemical portfolio and cater to rising domestic demand for phosphoric acid, a key input for fertilizers and various industrial applications. While detailed capacity figures were not disclosed, the company indicated that the project aligns with its strategic expansion plans.
Company representatives said construction is slated to begin immediately, with the facility projected to become operational within the next few years, subject to regulatory clearances and market conditions. The initiative underscores GACL's commitment to strengthening Gujarat's chemical manufacturing sector.
The new plant is expected to augment GACL's existing chemical portfolio and cater to rising domestic demand for phosphoric acid, a key input for fertilizers and various industrial applications. While detailed capacity figures were not disclosed, the company indicated that the project aligns with its strategic expansion plans.
Company representatives said construction is slated to begin immediately, with the facility projected to become operational within the next few years, subject to regulatory clearances and market conditions. The initiative underscores GACL's commitment to strengthening Gujarat's chemical manufacturing sector.