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Published: April 30, 2026
Updated: April 30, 2026

Galaxy Surfactants

Guiding philosophy - Chemistry creates care

In an industry often measured by scale, speed and specification, longevity rarely comes from growth alone. It comes from conviction that is quiet, consistent and tested over time. For more than four decades, Galaxy Surfactants has followed such a path with quiet determinaton.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Galaxy has long been known as a trusted manufacturer of surfactants and speciality care ingredients for personal, beauty and home care brands across the world. Over more than four decades, Galaxy has evolved from a manufacturer into an innovation driven partner for customers across markets and geographies.

Founded in 1980 by five young entrepreneurs -- Unnathan Shekhar, Ramakrishnan Gopalkrishnan, Shashi Shanbhag, CR Ramkrishna and Sudhir Patil — Galaxy began its journey from a modest laboratory in Mumbai. Since then, the company has steadily expanded its global footprint, capabilities and technical depth, emerging as a multinational enterprise with manufacturing facilities in India and Egypt, and international operations spanning North America, Europe and Latin America.

Today, Galaxy offers a comprehensive portfolio of speciality ingredients and solutions across mild and performance surfactants, preservatives, conditioners, sunscreen ingredients, syndet and transparent bar bases, and tailored surfactant blends. These are supported by strong formulation expertise, deep application knowledge and a robust innovation ecosystem aligned to evolving consumer and regulatory expectations.

New Brand Philosophy

This identity marks a significant step forward in Galaxy’s strategic evolution as it strengthens long term partnerships, advances purposeful innovation and reinforces its commitment to ‘people, planet and progress’.

‘Chemistry’ represents Galaxy’s foundational expertise, the science, precision and reliability that underpin the equation of trust it builds with customers and stakeholders worldwide.

‘Creates’ reflects a spirit of co-creation, working collaboratively with partners to innovate, solve challenges and build new possibilities.

• Care for people — employees, customers, consumers and the communities that grow alongside Galaxy
• Care for the planet — through responsible innovation and sustainable stewardship of resources
• Care for progress — by delivering long term, enduring value for all stakeholders

‘CO-CREATION’

Central to this philosophy is the idea of ‘Cocreating Care’, which captures Galaxy’s belief that meaningful progress is achieved through collaboration, shared purpose and trusted relationships. The redefined visual identity brings this to life by symbolising precise chemistry working in harmony with human needs and aspirations.

Reflecting on the new brand identity, Vaijanath Kulkarni, COO & Executive Director, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd, said, “What our partners have always relied on is our quality, reliability, and a technical depth which remains unchanged. Those strengths are part of Galaxy’s DNA. What has evolved, however, is the clarity with which we express why we exist. At Galaxy, chemistry today goes far beyond molecules. It lives in the relationships we build with our customers, our employee base, our suppliers, and the communities we operate in. It is the ‘Chemistry of Galaxy’ -- a discipline that connects science with responsibility, and expertise with empathy. ‘Create’ reflects how we work, through deliberate co creation with regional, national, and global brands, translating insight and chemistry into products and services that are relevant, resilient, and future ready. ‘Care’ defines the impact we seek, extending responsibility beyond immediate stakeholders to billions of consumers globally across Home & Personal Care, Beauty, and Wellness. Built on a strong foundation, our renewed identity reaffirms that at the heart of Galaxy is ‘Chemistry Creates Care’.

Through purposeful co creation, we help our partners not only respond to change, but anticipate it with confidence, integrity, and intent.”

FUTURE-READY

With over four decades of credibility, Galaxy’s redefined identity reflects a contemporary, future ready organisation committed to supporting evolving market and consumer needs. Its global footprint including entities in India, Egypt, Europe, Mexico and North America, ensuring proximity to customers and agility in responding to regional trends.

Guided by Vision 2030, Galaxy has made a long term strategic commitment to evolve as a globally admired and trusted partner for surfactants and speciality care ingredients. The vision underscores the company’s ambition to support the progress of partner brands across Personal & Home Care, Beauty and Wellness, while growing responsibly and purposefully.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded into how Galaxy functions. The company continues to deepen initiatives across education, livelihoods, health and inclusion, while advancing responsible chemistry and sustainable manufacturing practices.

LEGACY OF CARE

Galaxy Surfactants defines growth not merely by scale, but by the impact it creates, the ecosystems it sustains and the enduring value it delivers. Anchored by the belief that chemistry, when guided by purpose, can improve lives and build a better future, Galaxy continues to cocreate solutions that care for people, for the planet and for progress.