Early Life and Education

Ghazal Alagh was born on September 2, 1988, in Gurgaon, Haryana. She is the eldest of three siblings, born to Kamlesh and Sunita Sahni. She completed her primary and secondary education in Haryana before graduating with a degree in computer applications from Punjab University in 2010. In 2013, she pursued further education at the New York Academy of Art, specializing in modern art, applied arts, and figurative arts.

Career

Alagh began her professional journey in 2008 as a corporate trainer at NIIT, Chandigarh, where she provided training in software applications such as Oracle, SQL, and J2ME.

In 2012, she launched her first entrepreneurial venture, Dietexpert.com, an online platform offering customized diet plans based on age, lifestyle, weight, and fitness goals.

In 2016, Alagh co-founded Honasa Consumer Limited with her husband Varun Alagh. Honasa is the parent company of several natural beauty and personal care brands, including MamaEarth, Aqualogica, The Derma Co., and Ayuga. Under her leadership as co-founder and chief innovation officer, Honasa achieved unicorn status in 2022 and went public in November 2023.

Motivated by the need for safe, toxin-free products for their baby, the Alaghs launched MamaEarth in 2016. Starting with six products, including rash creams, lotions, shampoos, massage oils, body washes, and diapers, MamaEarth expanded to offer 500 products within five years. MamaEarth is Asia’s only MADE SAFE certified brand, emphasizing eco-friendly and affordable baby care products. In 2017, the company received investment from Shilpa Shetty.

Ghazal Alagh gained wider recognition as a judge on the Indian business reality show Shark Tank India in 2021.

Artistry

Apart from her entrepreneurial ventures, Alagh is one of India’s top ten women artists, with her artwork exhibited both nationally and internationally.

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Brand of the Year (2018-2019): Awarded to MamaEarth.
• Top Forty Achievers Under Forty (2019): Recognized as one of India’s top achievers.
• Super Startups Asia Award (2019): Honored for her entrepreneurial success.
• Business World’s 40 Under 40: Included in the prestigious list.
• Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2021: Awarded by Entrepreneur India.

Personal Life

Ghazal Alagh resides in Gurgaon, Haryana, with her husband Varun Alagh and their two sons, Agastya and Ayaan Alagh.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Ghazal Alagh’s net worth is estimated to be around $19 million (approximately Rs. 142 crore).