Gujarat Cotex Ltd is planning a strategic expansion into the real estate and infrastructure sectors through a new division, Prabhat Infratech, with an initial emphasis on residential and commercial developments in and around Surat and with a view to opportunities in Dholera Smart City. The company has also proposed a separate division, Prabhat Oils, to pursue trading, processing, refining and allied activities in the edible and refined oils segment. The proposals will be placed before the board for consideration and will be subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The announcements indicate that the initiatives are at an early stage and no specific projects, investment commitments, development timelines or funding structures have been disclosed. The board will evaluate potential projects on commercial viability, strategic suitability and long-term value creation, the company said. It plans a measured, step-by-step approach to build businesses while remaining focused on execution and value creation. Initial assessments will consider market fundamentals in Surat and Dholera and the broader infrastructure and urban development activity that the company regards as supportive of its plans. Shaileshkumar Jayantkumar Parekh, the managing director, described the moves as aligned with an intent to explore opportunities where the company can establish businesses on a clear and sustainable foundation. He indicated that the edible oils initiative is intended to develop gradually across trading, processing and refining and that the real estate effort will focus on markets with genuine long-term potential. The company said it will take a measured approach to implementation, seeking to progress step by step while maintaining emphasis on financial prudence and operational discipline. Any formal launch will follow board approval and compliance with statutory processes. Investors will watch for further disclosures on project specifics and capital allocation as plans evolve.