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- Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) is an Indian chemical company specializing in fluoropolymers, fluorochemicals, refrigerants, and specialty chemicals with over 30 years of expertise. The company's core products include polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resins and additives, fluoropolymer grades such as FEP and PFA, fluorospecialty chemicals like fluorointermediates, refrigerants, and specialty fluorochemicals, serving diverse end-use markets including mobility, telecommunications, healthcare, and architecture. GFL operates globally with a strong presence across five continents and is part of the INOXGFL Group, which fosters energy transition initiatives through subsidiaries GFCL EV, focusing on electric vehicle battery materials, and GFCL Solar & Green Hydrogen Products Limited, engaged in renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, GFL recently expanded its operations with the commissioning of additional capacities for fluoroelastomers (FKM), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and perfluorinated alkanes (PFA) as part of its product portfolio enhancement. The company has also launched a strategic investment plan totaling approximately Rs 6,000 crore over the next four to five years to support its subsidiary GFCL EV Products Limited, marking a significant shift towards battery materials and clean energy technologies. In the last 1-2 years, GFL has faced operational challenges such as temporary plant shutdowns due to safety incidents but has continued to demonstrate solid financial performance and sustainability commitments through its integrated annual reporting and business responsibility initiatives.
GFL's product innovation includes the development of specialized PVDF grades for cathode binder applications and green fluoropolymer surfactants aligned with green chemistry principles. Its markets span India and international territories, targeting industries requiring high-performance fluorine-based material solutions. The company employs a modern manufacturing facility supported by a research and quality assurance center, positioning it as a preferred supplier in quality-conscious global markets. The recent major changes underline GFL's strategy to diversify and strengthen its footprint in advanced fluorochemicals along with expanding its portfolio in electric vehicle related battery materials and renewable energy products.