The Gwalior Forest Products Ltd. is built on the foundation of 70 years of family owned and managed business success. GFPL was incorporated in 1942 and established itself as Katha and Kutch manufacturing unit. We are the leading and oldest manufacturer of Katha (Acacia Catechu extract) in India. Katha is a food ingredient used in the Indian food industry and is derived from the heartwood of the Acacia Catechue tree.
Our journey since 1942 has been incredible. The company was established in 1942 to provide employment and bring industry to the economically backward district of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The intent of the promoters was to create an organization which besides making a profit also focused on economic inclusion of the marginalized sections of society. Gwalior Forest Products Ltd. still holds this ethos dear and today provides a livelihood to almost 400 families from the surrounding villages.
The company is located in the picturesque town of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, 400 km south of New Delhi on NH3 (Agra Bombay Highway). Situated in the middle of India’s forested heartland, GFP’s proximity to various raw materials and forest produce allows for strategic sourcing and close monitoring of the produce.
We have come a long way since 1942. Today GFPL manufactures ingredients which are sold to customers globally and we are proud of our manufacturing heritage.
Management
Gwalior Forest Products Ltd is a public limited company with majority shares owned by the Diwan Family. The company was set up in 1942 by Diwan Daulat Ram to manufacture forest extracts. His son Diwan Surinder Lal grew the company into one of the largest manufacturers of Acacia Catechu extract in India.
Chairman: Diwan Surinder Lal
Diwan Surinder Lal is the son of the founder of the company and is one of the pioneers in manufacturing forest based extracts. An active member of the Gwalior Chamber of Commerce he is responsible for paving the way for industrialization and job creation in the area.
Managing Director: Diwan Arvind Lal
A graduate from the prestigious Birla Institute of Pilani, Arvind has spearheaded the company's growth in the Nutraceutical and API field.
Director Marketing: Arjun Diwan
A fourth generation Diwan family member to be inducted in the company, an undergraduate from the University of Victoria, Canada and a MBA from SP Jain Mumbai, Arjun heads the marketing activities at GFPL.
Our Mission
To provide safe, effective and natural ingredients for our customers in Dietary Supplement, Pharmaceutical, Health Food and Cosmetics Industry.
Certifications
Our facility is GMP certified and has been successfully inspected by the following agencies:
US FDA (Food & Drug Administration)
Japanese PMDA (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Agency)
Madhya Pradesh (State) FDA
ISO 9001:2015 certified
Our international clients regularly audit our facility
