Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd (GAEL) has commenced commercial production of Sodium Gluconate at its new facility in Hubli, Karnataka, with an installed capacity of 30,000 tonnes per annum. This strategic expansion strengthens the company’s specialty chemicals portfolio and aligns with its goal of diversifying value-added product offerings across industries.
Gujarat Ambuja Expands Specialty Chemical Footprint
Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd (GAEL), a leading agro-processing and chemical manufacturing firm, has begun production at its newly commissioned Sodium Gluconate plant in Hubli, Karnataka. The facility, boasting an annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes, marks GAEL’s foray into higher-margin specialty chemicals used across food, pharma, and construction sectors.
Key Highlights
Capacity: 30,000 tonnes per annum of Sodium Gluconate.
Location: Hubli, Karnataka.
Purpose: Strengthen specialty chemical offerings and value-added product mix.
Applications: Widely used in food additives, pharmaceuticals, and as a concrete admixture.
Strategic Focus: Expanding into high-growth chemical segments to enhance profitability and market presence.
This launch reflects GAEL’s continued focus on downstream integration and sustainable growth through innovation-driven manufacturing.
Source: Company filing to BSE and NSE, Exchange announcements (December 19, 2025).