Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals to set up Rs. 67 crore high-purity hydrogen peroxide plant at Dahej
By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : June 02, 2026 4:43 pm
The company stated the project is aimed at serving fast-growing niche industries, particularly semiconductor fabrication, solar cell manufacturing, and other advanced electronics applications
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited has approved a major new investment to expand into high-end specialty chemicals used in advanced manufacturing sectors.
In a regulatory filing, the company said its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on 29 May 2026, cleared the proposal to set up a 5,000 TPA (100%) High Purity Grade Hydrogen Peroxide plant at Dahej, Gujarat, with an estimated outlay of Rs. 67 crore.
The company stated the project is aimed at serving fast-growing niche industries, particularly semiconductor fabrication, solar cell manufacturing, and other advanced electronics applications.
“This will enable the Company to produce High Purity grade Hydrogen Peroxide for the niche applications in semiconductor fabrication, Solar cell manufacturing, and other advanced electronics applications for which manufaciuringunits are being put-up in India.”
According to the filing, the plant is expected to become operational within 18 months from the zero date, defined as the kick-off meeting with the technology supplier.
“The project is planned to go on stream in 18 months from the zero date (i.e. kick-off meeting with Technology Supplier).”
Once operational, the facility is projected to contribute approximately Rs. 42 crore in annual sales revenue. “The high purity Grade Hydrogen Peroxide Plant when implemented would contribute to the annualsales revenue by approx. Rs. 42 crore.”
The company said the project will be funded through internal accruals, with any gap, if required, to be met through borrowings.