Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) disclosed its unaudited financial results for Q2 FY2026-27 through a regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Regulations (Regulation 30). The Board of Directors approved the standalone and consolidated financial results at their meeting held on 5th November 2026 in Ahmedabad.

Financial Performance Highlights

Quarterly Performance (Q2 FY2026-27):

  • Sales Revenue: ₹1,334.79 crore, increased by ₹271.60 crore (26%) compared to ₹1,063.19 crore in Q2 previous year
  • EBITDA: ₹221.86 crore, increased by ₹88.67 crore (67%) compared to ₹133.19 crore in Q2 previous year
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹102.10 crore, increased by ₹88.62 crore (657%) compared to ₹13.48 crore in Q2 previous year

Half-Yearly Performance (H1 FY2026-27):

  • Sales Revenue: ₹2,559.63 crore, increased by ₹422.99 crore (20%) compared to ₹2,136.64 crore in H1 previous year
  • EBITDA: ₹451.19 crore, increased by ₹192.91 crore (75%) compared to ₹258.28 crore in H1 previous year
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹212.14 crore, increased by ₹189.11 crore (821%) compared to ₹23.03 crore in H1 previous year

Operational Highlights

Energy Efficiency:

  • Renewable energy share increased to 55% in Q2 FY2026-27 from 38% in corresponding quarter previous year
  • Renewable energy share increased to 57% in H1 FY2026-27 from 38% in corresponding period previous year
  • Reduced energy costs achieved through increased renewable power integration

Strategic Projects Update

The Board reviewed ongoing projects worth approximately ₹2,100 crore approved earlier, including:

  • Phosphoric Acid Plant-II
  • E-grade H202
  • Investments in Renewable Energy SPVs

Project Completion Timeline:

  • FY2026-27 completion: HCL Synthesis, Caustic Soda Flaking Unit, Upgradation of Electrolyzers, and Chlorotoluene Downstream
  • FY2027-28 & FY2028-29 completion: Remaining projects

Management Commentary

Managing Director Smt. Avantika Singh, IAS attributed the record performance to:

  • Better sales realizations through product mix optimization
  • Increased share of renewable energy
  • Expanding product footprint through new export markets
  • Despite ongoing geopolitical situation

The growth aligns with Vision 2047 document in line with Viksit Bharat @2047 national vision.

Efficiency Initiatives

The Company continues to drive efficiency through Project Ahvaan, focusing on:

  • Enhancing operating efficiency
  • Cost cutting across various functional areas
  • Optimum capacity utilization of various plants
  • Enhancement of green energy in overall power basket
  • Organization structure improvements including talent management and capability enhancement
  • Digitization & usage of AI

These initiatives are expected to contribute to improved operational efficiencies in the short to long term.