Jump to content

Ghazal Alagh

Ghazal Alagh
Personal information
Full name Ghazal Alagh
Nationality Indian
Born (1991-09-05) September 2, 1988 (age 38)

Ghazal Alagh (born September 2, 1988) is an Indian businesswoman, investor, and artist best known as the co-founder of MamaEarth, a body care brand.

Biography

[edit]

Ghazal Alagh (born September 2, 1988) is an Indian businesswoman, investor, and artist best known as the co-founder of MamaEarth, a body care brand.[1] She is the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Honasa Consumer Limited, which is a holding company for various beauty and personal care brands such as MamaEarth, Aqualogica, The Derma Co., Ayuga, BBlunt, and Dr. Sheth’s. Alagh was a shark on the first season of the business reality TV show Shark Tank India in 2021.
Alagh was born and raised in Gurgaon, Haryana. She was the eldest of three siblings born to her parents, Kamlesh and Sunita Sahni. Alagh completed her primary and secondary education in Haryana. She graduated with a degree in computer applications from Punjab University in 2010. In 2013, she completed a course in design, specializing in modern art, applied arts, and figurative arts, at the New York Academy of Art.

Personal life

[edit]

Ghazal Alagh is married to Varun Alagh, her co-founder and partner in building Mamaearth. The couple has a child, and their journey as parents inspired them to create safe, toxin-free, and eco-friendly personal care products for babies and families. Ghazal is known for balancing her professional commitments with family life, often emphasizing parenthood, sustainability, and conscious living in both her personal and professional philosophy. She maintains a low public profile regarding personal matters but shares insights about entrepreneurship, wellness, and family life through interviews and social media.

Business career

[edit]

Ghazal Alagh | Entrepreneur | Mamaearth | Natural Skincare Innovation | Sustainable Living
Alagh started her career in 2008 as a corporate trainer at NIIT, Chandigarh. She provided training in software applications such as Oracle, SQL, and J2ME to employees at various companies.[4] In 2012, Alagh established her first venture, Dietexpert.com, an online platform offering customised diet plans tailored to individuals based on age, lifestyle, weight, and fitness objectives.[5] In 2016, Ghazal Alagh, alongside her husband Varun Alagh, established Honasa Consumer Limited, a holding company for natural beauty and personal care brands such as Mamaearth, Aqualogica, The Derma Co., and Ayuga.[6] The company later acquired BBlunt and Dr. Sheth's. With Alagh serving as co-founder and chief innovation officer, Honasa achieved unicorn status in 2022, becoming the first unicorn of that year. The company went public in November 2023.[7][8] Motivated by the need for safe and toxin-free products for their baby, Alagh and her husband launched Mamaearth in 2016,[9] aiming to provide affordable yet eco-friendly baby care products.[10] Mamaearth started with six products, including rash creams, lotions, shampoos, massage oils, body washes, and diapers.[11] Within five years, the brand expanded to offer 500 products ranging from baby care to general wellness and beauty.[12] Mamaearth is also Asia's sole MADE SAFE certified brand. In 2017, the company received an investment from Shilpa Shetty. [13][14] Alagh appeared as a judge on the Indian business reality show Shark Tank India in 2021.[15][16] Alagh is India's top ten women artists, with her artwork exhibited nationally and internationally.[17][18]

Ideology

[edit]

Ghazal Alagh’s ideology revolves around creating safe, natural, and sustainable products that prioritize the health of consumers and the environment. She strongly believes in transparency, ethical business practices, and eco-conscious innovation, aiming to build a brand that empowers parents and families to make healthier choices. Alagh emphasizes responsible entrepreneurship, combining purpose with profitability, and inspiring businesses to focus on long-term societal impact alongside growth.

Social Links

[edit]

References

  1. ^^ Jump up to: a b The Statesman. "Ghazal Alagh: Age, Religion, Family, Husband, Net Worth and More". The Statesman.. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Business Today. "'Hum log itni middle class...': Ghazal Alagh sheds light on Mamaearth's early marketing strategy"". . Retrieved 2026-01-10.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "'He was under lot of debt…': Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh opens up about father's struggle, mother's courage". Business Today. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  4. ^ www.sovrenn.com. "Ghazal Alagh: From Motherhood Challenges to Mamaearth's Billion-Dollar Triumph". www.sovrenn.com.. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Bengaluru mall has separate parking for EVs in 'baking sunlight'? Ather executive responds". Hindustan Times. 2025-12-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
Retrieved from "#"