Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Share Price Live

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) manufactures various fertilisers and industrial products like plastics and synthetic rubbers, and man-made fibres. The company was incorporated in 1962, and its plants started the production of fertilisers in 1967. GSFC was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 1966. From 1972-2002, the company was originally conceived as a fertiliser business to provide an agricultural boost to the farmers in Gujarat and make the state self-sufficient in fertilisers. During 2002-2014, the company witnessed a slump in prices and demand for all products. There was also a shortage of gas that resulted in the use of costly LSHS and Naphtha. GSFC produced higher quantities of Nylon-6 between 2015 and 2021 to meet rising demand. During the same period, GSFC strengthened its production capacity by establishing a new 45 MTPD Nylon-6-II plant. The plant started commercial production in July 2016. In 2022, the company won the HSE EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL Award for its Baroda Unit, which Synnex Group organised. In 2020, GSFC received the “SKOCH Order of Merit” Award.

Business Segments

• Fertiliser Products: Under this segment, the company manufacturers products such as Urea, Ammonium Sulphate, Di-ammonium Phosphate, Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate, NPK (12:32:16), (10:26:26), traded fertiliser products, etc. During FY 2023, the segment derived ~78% of total revenue.
• Industrial Products: GSFC produces Caprolactam, Nylon-6, Nylon Chips, Melamine, Methanol, traded industrial products, etc. The segment contributed ~22% of total revenue in FY 2023.

Key Personnel

Shri Mukesh Puri, Managing Director Shri Mukesh Puri is the Managing Director of GSFC. He is an IAS officer with 35 years of experience in public administration. He has finished his post-graduation from the Delhi School of Economics. Shri Mukesh Puri has worked in numerous positions in the State Government and Government of India.

Corporate Actions

The company has no history of bonuses, stock splits, and other corporate actions.

Management Outlook

• The company is focused on enhancing the capacity of its sulphuric acid (SA-V) plant to ~198K TPA by FY 2025.
• The company is optimistic about the expansion of the 10 MW electrolyser-based Green Hydrogen project by FY 2026.
• In addition, the Phosphoric Acid (PA) and Sulphuric Acid (SA) Project at Sikka will be in the pipeline by FY 2027. The project has a capacity of 198K TPA PA & 594K TPA SA.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

• Diversified revenue model.
• Wider geographic presence.

Weaknesses

• Falling market share.
• The rising cost of raw materials.

Opportunities

• Expansion of new projects.
• Opportunities in online and digital space.

Threats

• Intense competition.
• Change in climate.