Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd. (India)

Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) is a company located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It was incorporated in 1962 and started fertilizer production in 1967. GSFC is known for its pioneering achievements, such as being the first industrial complex in the country set up in the joint sector and the first company to set up fertilizer plants within two years of receiving approvals. It also became the first industrial project to have direct equity participation from farmers and the first fertilizer unit to receive assistance from IDBI's Assistance Fund. GSFC's main products include fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It has diversified its product portfolio over the years, including the establishment of India's first Caprolactam plant in 1974 and the production of Argon gas for welding in 1981. The company has also set up a Melamine plant and expanded its production capacity for Nylon-6. GSFC has focused on meeting global demands, expanding its capacity, maximizing the use of soluble fertilizers, and maintaining ecological balance. It has undertaken various projects to enhance its capacities, improve plant reliability and efficiency, and utilize green energy.