
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) has announced a significant partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which involves a $50 million investment in its subsidiary, GFCL EV Products Limited.
This collaboration aims to establish India's first integrated battery materials facility, marking a crucial step in the country's energy transition journey.
The investment by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is structured through the subscription of compulsorily convertible instruments. This initiative is set to bolster high-value manufacturing, create employment opportunities, and enhance India's position in global supply chains.
The facility will focus on producing essential battery materials, thereby supporting national priorities such as energy security and transport electrification.
GFCL EV, with its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, will offer a diverse range of battery materials. The company's product portfolio includes battery chemicals like electrolyte salt LiPF6, cathode active materials (LFP), and binders such as PVDF and PTFE, catering to both electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.
This investment marks IFC's first foray into India's battery materials sector, underscoring the country's potential in this field.
As per the exchange filings, Dr Bir Kapoor, CEO of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd., highlighted that this capital infusion will enable GFCL EV to scale up its manufacturing capacity, thereby strengthening India's role in the global supply chain.
The company aims to cover more than 50% of the LFP battery cell bill of materials, positioning itself among the few large-scale integrated battery materials manufacturers worldwide.
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Mr Imad N Fakhoury, IFC Regional Division Director for South Asia, expressed optimism about the partnership's potential to advance value-added manufacturing in India. By localising key stages of the value chain, this initiative aligns with the Make in India programme and aims to establish new benchmarks for high-performance supply chains.
The collaboration is expected to facilitate the development of greenfield battery manufacturing capabilities, enabling India to play a larger role in the global market for advanced energy technologies.
As of December 05, 2025, at 2:02 PM, Gujarat Fluorochemicals share price on NSE was trading at ₹3,381.90 up by 1.00% from the previous closing price.
IFC's $50 million investment in GFCL EV represents a pivotal moment for India's battery materials sector. By establishing the country's first integrated battery materials facility, this partnership is poised to drive innovation, enhance energy security, and create high-skilled jobs, reinforcing India's position in the global energy landscape.
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Published on: Dec 5, 2025, 3:23 PM IST

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