You might not know this, but Soda ash has a big demand in India, not just for water treatment reasons, but for the soap and detergent industry as well. And from the looks of it, this demand isn’t going to slow down anytime soon, like just in 2023-24, India produced around 3.51 million tonnes of soda ash. But, this production amount is expected to grow to as much as 5.37 million tonnes by 2030. For that, sure enough, the installed capacity must be increased, and many manufacturers are working on just that. On that very note, let’s talk about the Top 10 Leading Soda Ash Manufacturers In India 2025, shall we?
1. Tata Chemicals Ltd
In 2025, one of the leading companies on the list is Tata Chemicals, and for all the right reasons. Apart from being the main player of soda ash in India, Tata Chemicals is the third-largest producer of soda ash globally. Their local production capacity is 1.091 million MTPA, whereas their worldwide production capacity is as high as 3.29 million MTPA, which essentially means that their influence is not only in India but also in the USA, UK, and Kenya. Tata does matter not just because of the large size but also of the deep dive they are doing in the future sectors like lithium-ion batteries.
2. GHCL Ltd (Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Limited)
The GHCL’s Sutrapada plant in Gujarat is a big one. With a current capacity of 12 lakh MTPA and a confirmed 5 lakh MTPA expansion on the way, they are going to be at 17 lakh MTPA. GHCL, with a market share of 26% is soda ash, which is sold under the well-known LION brand, its main focus. The company’s product is valuable to the glass, ceramics, and detergent industries, and their fast expansion is ongoing, which means they have no intention of stopping.
3. Nirma Limited
Most families would relate Nirma to its detergent ads from the 90s, but in the industrial scene, actually, it has been a significant player in soda ash production. Nirma’s bold move to acquire a soda ash company in the U.S. made its global presence expand massively. Nirma’s tightly integrated operations that continue to provide its own detergent and soap production with in-house soda ash are what make it stand out, truly.
4. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL)
India’s chemical production scene isn’t too old, but GACL has been a big name in this niche market since 1973, and you’ll come to know why. First of all, they do not just produce soda ash; they have two major plants in Dahej and Vadodara for different types of chemicals. And mainly, their industrial portfolio includes water treatment and textiles as well. But for the quality soda ash production, we have kept them in the top 5. Plain and simple!
5. DCW Ltd (Dhrangadhra Chemical Works Ltd)
This company’s history actually goes back to 1939 if we’re specifically talking about soda ash manufacturing in India. And right now, in 2025, nearly a century later, DWC has a huge capacity of about 1.04 lakh MTPA, which is how they support various companies. They do not solely focus on soda ash, though; their line of products also includes PVC and specialty chemicals.
6. Caprolactam Chemicals Ltd
Once called Vamotiwala Chemical Industries, this company is not a big one, but with its 50,000 TPA soda ash capacity, it is quite a significant player. Over the past couple of years, Caprolactam has made a gradual but firm move towards becoming a trusted partner for such industries as glass and detergent manufacturing. They have made a complete transformation from a niche player to a significant manufacturer and have won the industry’s respect by their punctuality and expertise.
7. Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd
Lords, which has been operating out of Alwar, Rajasthan, mainly focused on chlor-alkali products like caustic soda since 1979, but soda ash has gradually started to get a place in their expanding portfolio. Their move to clean hydrogen-based processes is very much visible in 2025, thus showing their dedication to eco-friendly production. Even though the soda ash capacity is not openly significant, their spending pattern and emission reduction efforts make them still relevant in this very list.
8. Primo Chemicals Ltd (formerly Punjab Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd)
Even after the change of the company name to Primo Chemicals Ltd, the company is still an important part of the chemical supply chain, mainly in the northern region of India. They are still primarily engaged in the production of caustic soda, while the production of soda ash is their secondary line of business. They have been able to maintain a high daily output and a good presence in the region, just saying.
9. Jayshree Chemicals Ltd
Since 1962, Jayshree Chemicals has been primarily associated with chlor-alkali production, with soda ash being only a minor part of its product mix. What sets them apart in 2025 is their transition to clean energy, a 1.25 MW wind power project being one of the most visible initiatives that reflects their move towards sustainability. Sounds somewhat cliché, but they are doing their part, at least that’s what we know so far.
10. Dwarka Dass Chemical Company Pvt. Ltd
In the top 10 list at number ten, we can find Dwarka Dass Chemical Co., which has been active since the early 1960s. This company, with a turnover between ₹25 to ₹50 crore, is on a smaller manufacturing scale, but its distribution network is where the company’s power is. Their soda ash is going to the clients in textiles, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, because of the old relationships and reliable sourcing. They might not be noticed, but they are definitely the main support suppliers for many local industries.
Conclusion
There you have it. As for the leading and top soda ash manufacturers in the country, we couldn’t just skip past these ten names. Remember? We talked about the insane growth in this niche segment of the market? Well, these are pretty much the big names that will carry the growth in the next five years or so.
