Leading chemical producer GHCL Limited officially started the commercial manufacturing of Liquid Bromine (Br2) today. The newly operationalized facility is located in Kathivadar village, with in the Amreli district of Gujarat.
This milestone indicates a huge structural transition for GHCL, moving its portfolio away from a heavy reliance on core commodity soda ash and industrial salt into high-margin specialty chemical streams.
Demonstrating an annual installed capacity of 2,800 Metric Tons (MT), the plant is strategically located to serve both expanding domestic industrial clients and international export markets.
Incorporating bromine manufacturing directly into the company’s existing salt operations forms powerful raw material synergies, drastically increasing operating efficiencies. The venture needs a modest initial capital expenditure of Rs. 150 crores, part of their wider Rs. 300 crore diversification framework.
Bromine is a high-value commodity that instructs substantial working profit margins. It serves high-growth end-user segments including flame retardants, water treatment biocides, agrochemicals, and clear brine fluids utilized in oil and gas exploration. Looking ahead, GHCL is already evaluating downstream bromine derivatives to capture further value-chain expansion.
