Jyothy Labs

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Jyothy Labs Limited
Type Public
Industry Fast-moving consumer goods
Founded1983
Founder M. P. Ramachandran
Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
previously: Kandanassery, Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala
Area served
India
RevenueIncrease2.svg16.98 billion (US$240 million)(2010) [1]
Increase2.svg800 million (US$11 million)(2010) [2]
Website https://www.jyothylabs.com/

Jyothy Labs Limited (JLL) is an Indian Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company that was started by M. P. Ramachandran in Thrissur, Kerala, in 1983. It was founded as a proprietary concern, manufacturing and marketing a single fabric care product, Ujala. [3] On January 15, 1992, it was incorporated as a private limited company with the name Jyothy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. [4] It became a public limited company on October 6, 1995 under the name Jyothy Laboratories Ltd., and then changed to Jyothy Labs Limited in the year 2019. [5] Jyothy Labs Limited is principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fabric care, dishwashing products, personal care products, household insecticides and provides laundry services. [6] Jyothy Labs Limited has a pan-India presence and exports products to over 14 countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Malaysia, US, UAE, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. [7]

Products

Fabric Care
UjalaHenkoMr. White Detergent PowderMore Light
Ujala SupremeHenko Stain CareMore Light Detergent Powder
Ujala DetergentHenko MaticMore Light Detergent Bar
Ujala Crisp & ShineHenko Bar
Ujala Fast Wash
Home Care
Maxo Genius
Personal Care
MargoNeemFa
Margo Original NeemNeem Active ToothpasteFa Deodorant
Margo GlycerinFa Talc  
Margo FacewashFa After Shave
Margo Handwash
Margo Sanitizer
Dishwashing
ExoPril
Exo BarPril Lime
Exo RoundPril Tamarind
Exo Super GelPril Kraft Gel
Exo Bioh FreshPril Bar Tub
Exo Bactoscrub
Exo Safai Steel

Mergers & acquisitions

On 5 May 2011, Jyothy Labs Limited bought 50.97% stake in Henkel India. [8]

Management [9]

M. R. Jyothy, took over the mantle from M.P. Ramachandran who retired from the company as founder chairman and managing director. [10]

Jyothy has been a part of Jyothy Labs for over 16 years and her expertise lies in marketing and brand communication. She was instrumental in integrating brands like Henko, Pril and Margo and has successfully handled post-acquisition operations of Henkel India. [11]

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