Jyothy Labs Founder
Ramachandran is the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Jyothy Labs. He hails from Thrissur, Kerala. Jyothy Labs has grown into a famous brand over time, launching well-known products like Ujala Supreme Fabric Whitener and EXO Dish Wash Bar.
Ramachandran Journey
Ramachandran’s journey started with a B.Com degree from St. Thomas College. He worked as an accountant after his post-graduation. But his real passion was to start his own business and create innovative products.
He tried to create a laundry whitener, doing experiments in his kitchen. Even though he faced initial failures, an article in a chemical industry magazine about using purple dyes for the whitest and brightest textiles inspired him. Motivated by this concept, Ramachandran spent a year experimenting with purple dyes to make an effective clothes whitener.
Jyothy Laboratories Foundation
In 1983, Ramachandran started a temporary factory in Thrissur on a part of his family land. He did this with a Rs 5,000 loan from his brother. He named the factory Jyothy Laboratories after his daughter, Jyothy. The company’s first big hit was the Ujala Supreme liquid fabric whitener. This product catered to the growing consumer demand for brighter and whiter clothes.
The product initially did well in South India. By 1997, it had reached all parts of the country. Today, Ujala holds a large portion of the national market in liquid fabric products.
Achieving Great Success
Ramachandran’s continuous hard work for many years led Jyothy Labs to immense success. It has now become one of India’s top companies. At present, Jyothy Labs has a market capitalisation of around Rs 17,000 crore.
Ramachandran started with just Rs 5,000 and now leads a company worth crores. His journey shows his commitment, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. His story is an inspiration for budding entrepreneurs all over the country.
