Gokul Agro Resources Limited — Company Biography

Company Overview

Gokul Agro Resources Limited (GARL) is an Indian company operating in the FMCG and agro-processing industry, with activities spanning edible oils, non-edible oils, oil derivatives, specialty fats and feed meals. The company was incorporated on 3 July 2014 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 2013. Its registered and corporate office is located at Crown-3, Inspire Business Park, Shantigram, near Vaishnodevi Circle, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (Gokul Agro)

The company describes its principal activities as the production, processing, distribution and export of edible and non-edible oils and their derivatives and feed meals. Its operations include oil refining, seed crushing, castor-oil derivatives and oleochemicals. (Gokul Agro)

Business Model and Operations

Gokul Agro operates an integrated agro-processing and manufacturing model. Its activities involve procurement and processing of agricultural commodities and oilseeds, refining and conversion into edible oils, production of industrial oil derivatives and specialty fats, and distribution of finished products through domestic and international markets.

The company's manufacturing footprint includes facilities at Gandhidham in Gujarat, Haldia in West Bengal, Muthukuru in Andhra Pradesh and Mangaluru in Karnataka. Its Gandhidham facility includes operations for edible-oil refining, seed crushing and castor-oil processing. The company also has infrastructure associated with the ports at Kandla, Haldia and Krishnapatnam, supporting its domestic and export supply chain. (Gokul Agro)

Products and Business Segments

Gokul Agro's edible-oil business includes soybean, sunflower, groundnut, rice-bran, mustard, cottonseed and palm-based oils, as well as vanaspati. These products are sold through consumer brands including Vitalife, Mahek and Pride. The company also supplies bakery and confectionery products such as specialty fats and bakery shortenings under brands including Richfield, Biscopride and Puffpride. (Gokul Agro)

Its industrial business includes castor oil and castor-oil derivatives. Official product information lists products such as hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), 12-hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA), ricinoleic acid, dehydrated castor oil and methyl 12-hydroxystearate. These products serve industrial applications including lubricants, coatings, printing inks, plastics, cosmetics and chemical manufacturing. (Gokul Agro)

The company also produces feed meals/feed-cake products generated through its oilseed-processing operations. Its annual report identifies these products as inputs for the animal-feed industry. (Gokul Agro)

Customers and Markets

Gokul Agro serves both consumer and industrial markets. Consumer products are distributed through its domestic marketing and distribution network, while industrial oils, derivatives and specialty products are supplied to industrial customers. The company reports an international customer base and exports products to markets including the United States, European Union, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. Its FY2024–25 Annual Report states that its network covered 36 countries and 28 Indian states, supported by more than 823 dealers and distributors. (Gokul Agro)

Vision and Mission

The company's officially published vision is to become an Indian multinational conglomerate serving customers globally through products manufactured using advanced technologies and processes. Its stated mission includes building brands familiar to households in India, developing a pan-India presence with global operations, creating value for investors, vendors and society, and upholding corporate-governance principles. (Gokul Agro)

The company states that its operating philosophy emphasizes product quality, research and development, technological processes, quality control and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers. (Gokul Agro)

Subsidiaries and International Operations

Gokul Agro has established overseas operations through subsidiaries in Singapore and Indonesia, which the company says support sourcing of raw materials and international operations. Its investor-relations disclosures also identify subsidiaries including Riya Agro Industries Private Limited, Riya International Pte. Ltd., Maurigo Pte. Ltd. and Maurigo Indo Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Gokul Agro)

Certifications and Recognition

Gokul Agro's official certification records include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, FSSC 22000:2024, GMP+ 2020 FSA and RSPO certification for relevant operations/products. Its official certification page also records a 2025 EcoVadis Silver Medal. (Gokul Agro)