Gopal Snacks Ltd Resumes Operations at Rajkot Plant with Capacity of 1,05,233 MTPA
Gopal Snacks Limited, a prominent fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, has announced the re-commencement of manufacturing operations at its Rajkot Main Plant. The facility, which had been nonoperational since a fire incident in December 2024, has completed its reinstatement and resumed full production.The company confirmed that while the reinstatement of the Corporate Office and support buildings affected by the fire is ongoing, it will not affect the operational requirements of the Rajkot facility.
Strategic Consolidation and Capacity
As part of its operational streamlining, Gopal Snacks Limited will discontinue operations at its Gondal facility, consolidating all production at the Rajkot facility. This strategic move is expected to significantly improve profitability. The benefits include lower power costs due to the plant operating on a boiler-based system, reduced transportation costs owing to better proximity to dealers in the Saurashtra region, and lower labor and manufacturing-related costs due to the facility's location near other ancillary units.The Rajkot plant is set to operate with an installed capacity of 1,05,233 MTPA.
Product Portfolio and Operational Scope
The renewed Rajkot facility will manufacture a diversified range of products. The core product portfolio includes:| Product Category | Items Manufactured |
|---|---|
| Snacks | Gathiya, Namkeen, Snack Pellets, Extruded Snacks |
| Ancillary Products | Papad, Spices, Besan |
The company noted that other ancillary plants, including those for Papad, Spices, and Besan, were not impacted by the initial fire incident and have continued to operate normally.
Gopal Snacks Limited is recognized as a leading manufacturer of packaged snacks in India. The company has built a vertically integrated approach utilizing six manufacturing facilities, supported by extensive distribution channels reaching consumers via over 850 distributors and nearly 300 owned logistics vehicles. The company also maintains a global footprint, exporting products to markets such as Canada, the UAE, the UK, and the USA.
GOPAL Stock Price Movement
As of 2:11 PM, shares of Gopal Snacks Limited are shedding 0.62% in live trading, dipping to ₹330.95. The stock remains actively traded, registering a volume of 97,115 shares as the market progresses.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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