4+ Decades of Care

The story of Galaxy, from a single spark to a global science of Care

1979

Galaxy begins with “My Definite Chief Aim”

Five friends united by one shared dream on 14 February 1979.

1979

Galaxy begins with “My Definite Chief Aim”

Five friends united by one shared dream on 14 February 1979.

1980

Our first factory (22 June 1980)

Vision became reality when Galaxy Chemicals opened its first facility, a humble start that set the tone for quality, customer focus, and long-term thinking.

1980

Our first factory (22 June 1980)

Vision became reality when Galaxy Chemicals opened its first facility, a humble start that set the tone for quality, customer focus, and long-term thinking.

1981–1986

Strengthening Self-Reliance in Market

Entered personal care ingredients segment with research and development foundation
Incorporated the company and built strong and trusted partnerships
Established New plant at Tarapur for Ethoxylates, Phenoxyethanol, and Sunscreen products

1981–1986

Strengthening Self-Reliance in Market

Entered personal care ingredients segment with research and development foundation
Incorporated the company and built strong and trusted partnerships
Established New plant at Tarapur for Ethoxylates, Phenoxyethanol, and Sunscreen products

1993-1995

Scaling Capabilities

New Tarapur manufacturing facility strengthened production capacity and enhanced market readiness
Galaxy Chemicals acquisition and merger of GOPL and GSL unleashed the new synergies and possibilities

1993-1995

Scaling Capabilities

New Tarapur manufacturing facility strengthened production capacity and enhanced market readiness
Galaxy Chemicals acquisition and merger of GOPL and GSL unleashed the new synergies and possibilities

1997-1998

Technology and Research Commitment

Sulfonation plant set up at Taloja, promising brighter future
Established new Research Centre in Navi Mumbai, emphasizing our commitment to innovation and sustainability
Commissioned Taloja plant with Ballestra technology, joining the elite league of Indian facilities that meet EU environmental norms

1997-1998

Technology and Research Commitment

Sulfonation plant set up at Taloja, promising brighter future
Established new Research Centre in Navi Mumbai, emphasizing our commitment to innovation and sustainability
Commissioned Taloja plant with Ballestra technology, joining the elite league of Indian facilities that meet EU environmental norms

2000-2010

Global strategic shift

Galaxy Chemicals Egypt SAE and Rainbow Holdings GmbH joined Galaxy family
Acquisition of TRI-K Industries (USA) - Specialty ingredients offerings for cosmetics and personal care
Increased share of revenue from international business

2000-2010

Global strategic shift

Galaxy Chemicals Egypt SAE and Rainbow Holdings GmbH joined Galaxy family
Acquisition of TRI-K Industries (USA) - Specialty ingredients offerings for cosmetics and personal care
Increased share of revenue from international business

2010-2025

Unfolding Dreams and Whirlwind of Growth

Commissioned state-of-the-art facilities at Jhagadia and Egypt
Acquisition of Surfactants International LLC
Listed on BSE and NSE and opened Galaxy Surfactants Americas Office in USA
New subsidiaries set up in Mexico and Netherlands
Expansion of mild surfactant capacity at Jhagadia

2010-2025

Unfolding Dreams and Whirlwind of Growth

Commissioned state-of-the-art facilities at Jhagadia and Egypt
Acquisition of Surfactants International LLC
Listed on BSE and NSE and opened Galaxy Surfactants Americas Office in USA
New subsidiaries set up in Mexico and Netherlands
Expansion of mild surfactant capacity at Jhagadia

2026 and Beyond

Co-Creating Care Era Begins

Four decades after that first factory, our purpose remains unchanged - to translate chemistry into meaningful, sustainable care
From an Indian manufacturer to a global partner, our measure of success remains the same - every molecule should make life little better