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- Vikas WSP Limited manufactures and exports guar gum powder and water-soluble polymers derived from guar gum, serving the food, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, personal care, and industrial sectors worldwide; key products include food-grade guar gum for applications in baked goods, dairy, ice cream, chocolates, and stabilizers such as organic EcoGuar and aroma-free guar gum (AFGG) processed via Maillard reaction technology to eliminate off-flavors; pharmaceutical-grade variants; hydroxypropyl guar (HPG) and carboxymethyl hydroxypropyl guar (CMHPG) for oil and gas hydro-fracturing and exploration; plus specialized offerings for e-cigarette manufacturing, coconut milk production, textile printing, paper making, explosives, and mining. The company, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India, operates primarily export-oriented units in Rajasthan with a production capacity exceeding 46,000 metric tons annually, positioning it as India's largest and among the world's leading guar gum producers; it supports global operations across all continents through a portfolio of over 84 tailor-made products, backed by ISO 9001, HACCP, and GMP certifications, and promotes sustainable guar cultivation by supplying organic seeds and training to local farmers. Recent developments include fundraising of Rs 155 crore through preferential allotment to partially finance a Rs 220 crore expansion and modernization plan, establishment of a dedicated research and development facility with Rs 25 crore investment, ongoing capacity enhancements via new facilities in Rajasthan and Baroda for advanced HPG and CMHPG output, and introduction of innovative products like AFGG to meet stringent food industry sensory requirements.