Ghazal Alagh is today considered to be one of the top businesswomen in India. She is the co-founder of Mamaearth, a brand to reckon with, and one of the leading manufacturers of skincare products in the beauty industry in India. Mamaearth products are toxin- and chemical-free besides being safe and gentle on the skin; the products are Made Safe certified.
Ghazal Alagh, along with her husband, Varun Alagh, wanted to address the market of skincare products for the baby and mother – to address their special needs and requirements. After the brand became successful, the couple decided to expand it by venturing out into the beauty industry in the country. Following her celestial success, Ghazal Alagh became a household name, especially amongst mothers and soon within the beauty industry too. She is currently appearing in an entrepreneurship reality show named Shark Tank India as a judge and investor.
Early life and family
Invested in a carefree and adventurous life, both Ghazal and her husband Varun before they embraced parenthood, were just like a normal modern-day couple. It all changed once they learnt that they were becoming parents! As Ghazal delivered her baby, the couple transformed into becoming two people for whom safety was the most important word.
After getting on board with renowned doctors, they established the brand. In December 2016, they launched their versions of baby products with core values of Safety first, Mum-powerment, honesty and sustainability. Mamaearth is today one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in India.
Education
Ghazal Alagh was invariably keen on completing her education journey through graduation and post-graduation, as she had wanted to become an entrepreneur from a very young age. In 2007, she enrolled at Punjab University to pursue the Bachelor of Computer Applications – Information Technology programme and completed it in the year 2010. Consequently, she enrolled in an intensive summer course at the School of Visual Arts in 2013. Additionally, to hone her skills further, she started studying Figurative Art at the New York Academy of Art soon after. During her entire educational journey, she had only one goal and that was to become an entrepreneur.
Career
Ghazal started her career at the NIIT limited in Chandigarh as a software application trainer. Soon after, she decided to start a website named Dietexpert.com that provided a diet plan based on individual health statistics.
But after embracing motherhood, she experienced the problems that are unique to baby care products. Through experiences, she realised that there was a dearth in the Indian markets for good baby care products that are organic in components. This led her and her husband to foray into the world of entrepreneurship and worked towards developing organic baby products. Recently, they expanded the genre of beauty and healthcare products.
Chief Innovation Officer of Mamaearth, Ghazal, with her sheer determination and dedication, has handheld her company to scale the height of success. Recently, she invested in the reality show named Shark Tank India. She is today an inspiration for women who want to set up their own businesses.
Mamaearth and Ghazal Alagh
Parenthood had led Ghazal to discover problems with baby care products that she never knew the existence of. As she delved deep into the baby care product market, she found out baby care products were often fraught with paraben, mineral oil, sulphate, dye and other ingredients that are harmful to babies. Finding no alternative, Ghazal and Varun were deeply worried by the dearth. They started engaging with doctors and formulators trying to understand what was good and bad in baby care products. Soon after they launched Mamaearth, they received certification from Made Safe and that was how born India’s first Made-Safe baby care product was.
Today, Mamaearth offers various products under the categories of baby, beauty, hair, face and body offering more than 50 products.
Ghazal Alagh and Shark Tank India
Shark Tank India is a franchise of the American reality show called Shark Tank broadcasted on Sony entertainment television. The concept of Shark Tank India involves around 198 Indian entrepreneurs who are selected to present their business models in front of different judges called Sharks. These sharks decide whether to invest or to guide these entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and serve the economy.
Ghazal Alagh is one of the sharks in Shark Tank India. During season one, Ghazal has reportedly invested in seven different companies valuing 1.2 crores INR. These companies are The Sass Bar, Sunfox Technologies, Watt Technovations, Humpy A2, Gold Safe Solutions Ind, Wakao Foods and Bacon Jams.
Net Worth
It is estimated that Ghazal Alagh has a net worth of 17 million dollars. With her brand, Mamaearth, it is estimated that her income is worth over 35 crores INR. One of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country, it is touted that the lion’s share of her income is primarily rising from her brand. She is also associated with a company named UVI health and has invested in several companies. Despite being an individual of high net worth, she likes to keep her assets private.
Awards and Achievements
Today, Mamaearth is a brand trusted by more than 1,000 families. Ghazal has today emerged as a huge motivator for women all around the country, especially for those who are intending to self-start a business. Her association with the reality show, Shark Tank India, she is also popularly known as the shark.
On account of Ghazal’s success with Mamaearth, she was conferred with the Best Brand of the year 2018-19 award. In fact, her firm dedication and raging success were again honoured the same year with the Super Startups Asia awards. She is also the recipient of two very important awards in her professional journey - India Business Leader and the Young Turks Startup of the Year awards.
Ghazal as an inspiration
Ghazal Alagh is one of the leading businesswomen in present India. Since her childhood, she always wanted to be an entrepreneur – a dream that just had to come true. Her journey to emerge as one of the leading business personalities in the country is a deeply commendable and exemplary feat. She has shown how resolve and determination can fuel success regardless of the magnitude of the dream. An entrepreneur at just under 40, she is an inspiration to all the mothers or married women who may fear that their career can be bridled by domestic engagement within the Indian patriarchal setup.
Ghazal Alagh embodies the unalloyed definition and example of a liberated and empowered woman. She has trailblazed the path for all the women in this country. She is a living example of what a woman can achieve if she is given opportunities and the freedom to choose. It is imperative for society to understand that if women are educated then they can further go on to serve the country and eventually makes lives all-around better. Women must be given equal chances are men.
FAQ
Who is Ghazal Alagh?
Ghazal Alagh is a businesswoman in India. She is the Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of MamaEarth.
Is Ghazal Alagh married?
Yes. She was married to Varun Alagh in the year 2011.
How old is Ghazal Alagh?
Her birthday is 2nd September 1988.