By FMTeam Without a doubt, in India, Nirma had to be one of the most popular and best-selling detergent as well as soap brands in the country. But how much do you actually know about Nirma Limited? Not much, right? Well, that’s why we’re here with this introductory post, and will be talking about things like Nirma Net Worth, Owner, CEO, Head Office, etc.
| Company name | Nirma |
| Establishment year | 1,969 |
| Head office | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Owner/Founder | Karsanbhai Patel (founder) |
| CEO name | Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel |
| Industry | Conglomerate across detergents/soaps, chemicals, cement, cosmetics, salt, soda ash, linear alkyl benzene, injectables |
| Number of employees | N/A |
| Net worth / Market cap | ₹12,400 crore |
| Total revenue in 2025 | Rs 12,207 crore consolidated revenue |
Company Profile
Going a bit into the history side of things, yes, Karsanbhai Patel established Nirma in 1969. When working as a lab technician for the Gujarat government, he was also doing a small, one-man effort, which eventually became the birth of the company. Step by step, Nirma diversified its products from detergents and soaps to chemicals, which include soda ash and linear alkyl benzene, as well as cement, cosmetics, salt, and injectables. Right now, their head office is still there in Ahmedabad after all these years.
Net Worth
Some estimates out there clearly suggest that Nirma’s net worth is somewhere around ₹12,400 crore, and that’s not official, but it is pretty much close to the accurate number.
Current Status and Recent Updates
Talking about super recent stuff, no doubt, Nirma is still functioning as a diversified conglomerate in consumer goods, chemicals, cement, and pharmaceutical-related sectors. The company has also grown via acquisitions extensively in the last few years. These include the purchase of Searles Valley Minerals in the US and raising stakes in Glenmark Life Sciences later renamed Alivus Life Sciences. Most recently, it has been reported that Nirma Group is looking to make an entry into the hospitality sector with a 555-room luxury hotel project planned in Ahmedabad. There is also a change coming in the cement business of the group as Nuvoco took over Vadraj Cement after it had made the payments to the lenders.