Snapshot

Why Bharuch & Ankleshwar are iconic:
The Bharuch–Ankleshwar belt in Gujarat is India’s largest industrial glass production hub, home to world-class float glass manufacturing lines from companies like Saint-Gobain, Asahi India Glass (AIS), Gold Plus Glass, and HNG. This cluster produces high-quality float glass and downstream architectural, automotive, and specialty glass products, catering to both domestic and export markets.

Industrial edge:

• Proximity to hazardous chemical and soda ash plants provides abundant raw materials.
  
• State-of-the-art float glass lines with automated control systems ensure optical clarity and consistency.
  
• Strategic location near Dahej Port and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) for seamless export logistics.
  

Scale: Over 4,000 TPD (tonnes per day) of float glass production capacity, making Gujarat India’s float glass powerhouse.

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Float Glass	Clear, ultra-clear, tinted, reflective, solar-control, and tempered glass
Architectural Glass	Facade glass, laminated safety glass, insulated glass units (IGUs), mirrors
Automotive Glass	Laminated windshields, tempered windows, sunroofs
Industrial Glass	Solar panel glass, photovoltaic glass, appliance glass
Specialty Glass	Bullet-resistant glass, fire-rated glass, soundproof glass
Glass Processing	Cutting, beveling, tempering, coating, lamination, digital printing

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
Integrated Industrial Base	Co-located with soda ash, silica sand, and chemical plants
Global Players	Saint-Gobain, AIS, Gold Plus, Gujarat Guardian operate here
Strategic Location	Close to Dahej Port, NH-8, and DMIC corridors
Advanced Processing Technology	Magnetron sputtering, CVD coating, lamination, tempering
Skilled Workforce	Trained engineers, chemists, and glass technologists
Export Orientation	Strong focus on Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and EU markets

Materials & Sustainability

Raw Materials: Silica sand, soda ash, limestone, dolomite, feldspar, and cullet (recycled glass).

Sustainability Edge:

• High cullet usage in float lines to reduce energy consumption
  
• Low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings for energy-efficient glass
  
• Water recycling and closed-loop furnace cooling systems
  
• Gujarat’s green industrial policies promoting carbon footprint reduction
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Industrial Zones: Ankleshwar GIDC, Bharuch GIDC, Dahej SEZ
  
• Institutions: Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Gujarat Engineering Research Institute (GERI)
  
• Connectivity:
  
  • Dahej and Hazira ports for export
    
  • Road links via NH-8 and Western Freight Corridor
    
  • Bharuch railway junction for container movement
    
  • Surat Airport (~70 km) for business travel
    

Compliance & Certifications

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (Occupational Health)
  
• CE Marking for European export markets
  
• ANSI Z97.1 and ASTM standards for safety glass
  
• BIS IS 14900 for float glass quality
  
• NABL-accredited labs for optical distortion, impact resistance, and UV transmission tests
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Float Glass (Standard)	1 week	2–3 weeks	5–10 MT per SKU
Tinted/Reflective Glass	1–2 weeks	3–4 weeks	10+ MT per order
Laminated/Insulated Glass	2 weeks	4–6 weeks	1 container (20–25 MT)
Automotive Glass (OEM)	3–4 weeks	6–8 weeks	Project-specific
Solar Panel Glass	2 weeks	4–6 weeks	10 MT+

Branding & Packaging

• Branding: Edge-printed brand logos, QR-coded sheets for traceability, CE markings
  
• Packaging:
  
  • Wooden A-frame crates for float glass sheets
    
  • Moisture-resistant separators
    
  • Steel banding for export safety
    
  • Containerized shipments with vibration-resistant dunnage
    

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Optical distortion and wave analysis for float glass
  
• Surface defect inspection using automated scanners
  
• Thickness variation and flatness testing (IS 14900)
  
• Lamination shear and impact resistance tests for safety glass
  
• Third-party pre-shipment inspection for global buyers
  

Price Drivers

• Soda ash and silica raw material pricing
  
• Furnace energy costs (natural gas, electricity)
  
• Glass coating/processing complexity (Low-E, reflective)
  
• Packaging (export-grade crating) and container freight rates
  
• Demand cycles in construction, automotive, and solar sectors
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Gujarat ranks #1 in India for float glass production
  
• Preferred sourcing hub for solar glass exports (aligned with India’s renewable energy goals)
  
• Global brands like Saint-Gobain, Guardian, AIS ensure world-class quality and consistency
  
• Proximity to ports and DMIC logistics reduces lead time for international buyers