GHCL LTD.

GHCL Limited has announced the commencement of commercial production for its new product, 'Vacuum Salt' (Sodium Chloride i.e. NaCl), effective August 31, 2026. The production facility is integrated with the company's existing Soda Ash plant in Sutrapada, Gujarat. The new product has an annual capacity of 1.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes and is categorized as food grade, catering to both domestic and international markets. This initiative is expected to leverage surplus energy at the existing plant.

GHCL Ltd has received a favorable order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, Pune. The NGT dismissed all three appeals filed by appellants challenging the Environmental Clearance and Forest Clearance granted to GHCL's Green Field Soda Ash Project in Kuchhch, Gujarat. This ruling validates the clearances obtained from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MOEF & CC) and the State of Gujarat. The detailed judgment is awaited, but this decision is a significant positive development for the company's project.

GHCL Limited announced its unaudited standalone financial results for Q1 FY27, reporting a 3% decrease in Net Revenue to ₹798 crores from ₹823 crores in Q1 FY26. However, EBIDTA saw a 4% increase to ₹233 crores, and Net Profit surged by 32% to ₹191 crores compared to ₹145 crores in the prior year's corresponding quarter. The company cited operational execution, better realization, and lower input costs for improved margins, despite global geopolitical volatility and shipping disruptions affecting the soda ash market. GHCL is advancing its Bromine and Vacuum Salt projects, expected to commence commercial operations in Q2 FY27, while its greenfield soda ash project progresses slowly. The company remains focused on cost discipline and strategic diversification.

GHCL Ltd announced its un-audited standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these results, which comply with Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-AS). The company also provided a statement on deviation/variation for proceeds of public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc., stating 'Not Applicable'. A disclosure on outstanding default on loans and debt securities shows total financial indebtedness of ₹167.68 crore, with no amount of default. Related party transactions and impact of audit qualifications were also noted as not applicable for the quarter.

GHCL Ltd announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on August 1, 2026, approved the un-audited standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results are prepared in compliance with Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-AS). The company has also enclosed the Limited Review Report issued by the auditor. The board meeting commenced at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 1:15 p.m. The financial results will be available on the company's website.

GHCL Ltd has received an independent ESG rating from CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited. The company was assigned a 'Crisil ESG 59' rating and a 'Crisil Core ESG 67' rating. Notably, GHCL did not engage CRISIL for this review; the rating was independently prepared by CRISIL based on publicly available data for FY 2025-26. This intimation is made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

GHCL Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on August 1, 2026, to consider and approve the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The meeting will be held via audio and video conferencing. The company will also release the limited review report from its statutory auditors. The trading window, which was closed from July 1, 2026, will remain closed until August 3, 2026, inclusive, to prevent insider trading around the results announcement.

GHCL Ltd announced the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP as its Statutory Auditor for a period of five years, commencing from the conclusion of the 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 25, 2026. This appointment covers the financial years from 2026-27 up to 2030-31. The decision was approved by the shareholders during the 43rd AGM, which was conducted via video conference. The AGM also saw the approval of audited financial statements, declaration of dividend, and re-appointment of a director.

GHCL Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives. This closure is effective from July 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until 48 hours after the declaration of the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company will separately intimate the date of the board meeting where these financial results will be considered. This measure is in compliance with SEBI regulations and the company's internal code of conduct regarding insider trading.

Neelabh Dalmia, an executive director and part of the promoter group, acquired 1400 equity shares of GHCL Limited through the open market on June 16, 2026. This transaction increases his total shareholding to 1,26,801 shares, representing 0.14% of the company's total equity. The acquisition was made in compliance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.