What we do GKB Ophthalmics Ltd manufactures and exports high-quality plastic and single-vision mineral ophthalmic lenses, serving global markets with an emphasis on innovation and quality. |
Founded in 1,981 |
Market share Strong presence in India and Europe, facing stiff competition from Chinese imports; expanding through subsidiaries in USA and UAE. |
Problem solved Provides durable, lightweight, and affordable ophthalmic lenses to meet rising vision correction needs worldwide. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers in optical retail and healthcare sectors across India, Europe, USA, UAE, and Africa. |
Key management K. G. Gupta (Managing Director), Cedric Lobo (Executive Director), Gurudas Sawant (CFO), Pooja Bicholkar (Company Secretary). |
Our journey and innovations Started as a 100% EOU in 1982; expanded capacity to 33 lac lenses annually; established subsidiaries internationally for market expansion. |
Where we operate India, Europe (Germany), USA, UAE, Africa (South Africa). |
Top products or what we offer Semi-finished plastic lenses, single-vision mineral lenses, CR 39 lenses, coating services, and high-index lens production plans. |
Top brands - |
Raw materials needed Plastic polymers, monomers, initiators, optical coating materials. |
Raw materials supplier International suppliers mainly from China and Japan. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue mainly recurring from ongoing lens manufacturing and exports. |
Our industry position Established player with ISO 9001 certification; challenged by imports, supported by anti-dumping measures. |
Financial highlights FY 2025 revenue Rs 108.99 Cr; net loss of Rs 7.04 Cr; improving operational scale with expansion plans. |
Geographical revenue split India contributes 31.34%; outside India 77.65% of revenue. |
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Whats driving growth Increasing vision-related issues, rising demand for plastic lenses, export market expansion, and anti-dumping measures supporting domestic sales. |
Our future plans Focus on increasing production by 15%, exploring alternative expansion plans for high-index lenses, and energy conservation initiatives. |
Our green promise ISO 9001:2015 certified with efforts in energy efficiency, waste management, and planned solar installations. |
Our people and values 170 employees with strong industrial relations; emphasis on safety, health, and employee wellbeing. |
Key challenges ahead Competition from cheap Chinese imports, foreign exchange fluctuations, and delays in expansion projects. |
Interesting facts One of the few Indian lens manufacturers with global subsidiaries and export footprint; plans for solar energy adoption. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates dumping risks through government policies; strategy focuses on product quality, exports, and diversification. |
