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Ghazal Alagh

Mamaearth · Delhi

A new mom who couldn't find safe products for her baby — so she made them. Built India's most recognized D2C parent brand alongside her husband.

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Ghazal Alagh
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Company
Mamaearth
Journey

Moves that mattered.

  1. 2016
    Started Mamaearth with husband Varun — toxin-free baby products.
  2. 2018
    Shark Tank India fame helped scale brand.
  3. 2022
    India's first D2C unicorn IPO.
  4. 2024
    Expanding into beauty, hair care, men's lines.
Struggles

Critics questioned product claims. IPO faced grey-market skepticism. Pushed through.

Family

Married to co-founder Varun Alagh. Two kids — both inspired the brand.

The full story

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    The story

    A new mom who couldn't find safe products for her baby — so she made them. Built India's most recognized D2C parent brand alongside her husband.

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