Based in Navi Mumbai, India, Galaxy Surfactants Limited was established in 1980. In 1986, it was incorporated. With more than 205 product grades, it is a top producer of Specialty Care and Performance Surfactants. Consumer-focused home and personal care products, such as hair care, dental care, skin care, cosmetics, soap, shampoo, lotion, detergent, cleaning supplies, etc., use these products. Leading MNCs, regional, and local FMCG brands favor these providers.
Galaxy Surfactants Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Company Name | Galaxy Surfactants Limited |
| Type | Public Listed Specialty Chemical Manufacturer |
| Industry | Chemicals – Surfactants & Specialty Care Ingredients |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1980 (first operations); 20 May 1986 (incorporated) |
| Founders / Promoters | Unnathan Shekhar, Geera Ramakrishnan, Shashikant Shanbhag, Sudhir Patil |
| Headquarters | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Key Leadership | Unnathan Shekhar (Managing Director); K. Natarajan (COO) |
| Core Business | Manufacture & supply of surfactants and specialty chemicals for personal & home care products |
| Major Products | Performance surfactants; specialty care ingredients including mild surfactants, pearlizing agents, conditioning agents and blends |
| Area Served | Global exports to 100+ countries spanning Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa & Middle East |
| Customers | 1,400+ global customers including major FMCG brands like L’Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur & Himalaya |
| Manufacturing Footprint | 7 facilities – 5 in India; 1 in Egypt; 1 in USA |
| Employees | 1,500+ employees globally |
| Market Position | One of India’s leading surfactant & specialty chemical exporters with a strong global footprint |
| Revenue (FY25) | ₹4,249.5 crore |
| Net Profit (FY25) | ₹304.9 crore |
| Stock Exchange Listing | BSE (540935) & NSE (GALAXYSURF) |
| CIN | L39877MH1986PLC039877 |
| Market Cap (~2025) | ₹9,148 crore |
| Innovation & Patents | Multitude of patented formulations and technologies for personal care applications |
| Notable Initiatives | Focused on sustainability (RSPO, zero liquid discharge, ISO certifications) and advanced R&D for eco-friendly surfactants |
| Official Website | galaxysurfactants.com |
Net Worth and Market Cap
The market capitalization or net worth of Galaxy Surfactants is INR 67.42 billion. 63.58 billion is the enterprise value.
Corporate leadership
Five friends—Unnathan Shekhar, Geera Ramakrishnan, Shashi Shanbhag, CR Ramakrishna, and Sudhir Patil—founded the business in 1980. The company’s core personnel include CEO K. Natarajan, CFO Abhijit Damle, and co-founder Unnathan Shekhar.
Overview of Services
Galaxy Surfactants Limited manufactures and sells surfactants and other specialty products for the personal and home care industry in India and overseas. Fatty alcohol sulfates and ether sulfates, fatty alcohol ethoxylates and labsa, mild surfactants, foam and viscosity boosters, pearlizers, syndets and TBB, surfactant blends, sunscreens, functional actives, and preservatives and blends for personal care and household care products, such as detergent, skin care, oral care, cosmetics, hair care, toiletries, dishwash, laundry care, surface care, and hand wash products.
Scale of Operations
Its more than 200 products are exported to more than 100 countries, and it produces surfactants and specialty chemicals for the cleaning and personal care industries. Colgate-Palmolive, Himalaya, Dabur, L’Oréal, Unilever, and other companies are among Galaxy’s more than 1400 clients.
