By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : November 10, 2025 8:05 am
The company could successfully increase capacity utilization of various plants and achieved higher production across major products
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) has reported that the sales revenue for Q2 FY26 has increased by Rs. 97 crore (10%) to Rs. 1,063 crore as compared to Rs. 966 crore for the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
The company could successfully increase capacity utilization of various plants and achieved higher production across major products. There was better sales realization for major revenue earning product groups during the quarter compared to the corresponding quarter of the last year.
During the quarter, energy cost has further reduced as compared to last corresponding quarter due to increased use of renewable power. This is an ongoing exercise as per the direction given by the Board of Directors and this will be further continued to improve the energy cost during FY26 & FY27.
EBITDA for Q2 FY26 has increased by Rs. 9 crore (7%) to Rs. 133 crore as compared to EBITDA of Rs. 124 crores for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA for the half year of the FY 25-26 has increased by Rs. 57 crores (28%) to Rs. 258 crores as compared to EBITDA of Rs. 201 crores for the corresponding period of the previous year. The company earned PBT of Rs. 13 crores during second quarter and Rs. 23 crores during the Half Year of FY-2025-26.
The company has continued taking various actions for enhancing operating efficiency, cost cutting across various functional areas, optimum capacity utilization of various plants, enhancement of green energy in overall power basket of the Company etc. under the project "Ahvaan". These initiatives are expected to contribute to improve operational efficiencies in the short to long term. The company has availed services of AT Kearney as strategic consultant.
GACL-NALCO Alkalies & Chemicals Private Limited, a material subsidiary of the Company, has for the first time after starting its operations earned maiden Profit before Tax of Rs.1 0 lacs during the second quarter of Financial Year 2025-26.