GHCL declared Preferred Bidder for limestone mining block in Gujarat

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AI summary

GHCL Limited has been declared the Preferred Bidder for a Composite License for the Kadaya Block limestone mines in Junagadh, Gujarat, via a government e-auction by the Commissioner of Geology and Mining. The block covers 6.8797 hectares with limestone reserves of 5,67,337 metric tonnes. The grant is subject to submitting performance security within 45 days. This secures a long-term limestone supply, which is a key raw material for GHCL's soda ash business.

Likely market impact

Positive — secures a captive limestone reserve supporting GHCL's soda ash operations and long-term raw material cost stability.