Jyothy Labs, founded in 1983, is the brainchild of M. P. Ramachandran, who started it as a single product entity operating primarily in Thrissur, Kerala. By 1992, Jyothy Labs transformed into a multi-product, multi-brand, professionally managed private company operating across India, having a strong foothold in the FMCG space - primarily the Home Care and Personal Care segments. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the company has established a strong presence in India.

Catering to the needs of consumers seeking cleaning and hygiene solutions, the company has built a strong brand equity with a wide range of products, including fabric care, household insecticides, personal care, and dishwashing categories. Its array of power brands, Ujala, Maxo, Exo, Henko, Pril, and Margo, commands a strong dominance in their respective categories. The company is focused on consumer satisfaction and has, over the years, introduced several products with unique ingredients and features, which is led by its unparalleled focus on R&D.

The company has a widespread presence across an extensive network of retail outlets and supermarkets throughout India. The company has spread its presence across different channels, evolving in the marketplace, including traditional stores, canteen stores, department stores, modern trade, and e-commerce. The company also works to solidify its brand equity further through strategic celebrity endorsements, which ensure quick recognition and brand awareness.

Business area of the company

Jyothy Labs is principally engaged in manufacturing and marketing of fabric care, dishwashing, personal care and household insecticides products and also provides laundry services.

Product segments

Fabric care

• Ujala
• Henko

Dish wash

• Exo
• Pril

Household insecticides

• Maxo

Personal care

• Margo

Dry cleaning & laundry services

• Fabric spa

Others 

• Maya Agarbatti
• Fabricspa

Awards

• 2016-17: DQ Vertical Warrior Award for Innovative use of Technology in FMCG Vertical.
• 2016-17: IDC Insights Award for Excellence in Operations 2016.
• 2016-17: At Jyothy Laboratories, the year 2016-17 was eventful during which it was recognised for a new product launch and for innovation in IT.
• 2017-18: Janam Global Excellence Award 2018 presented by Janam TV.
• 2017-18: Business Reliability Award 2017 presented by Reporter Channel.
• 2017-18: Malayalee Business Achiever Award 2018 presented by Pegasus Group.
• 2017-18: IDC Insights Awards 2017 for excellence in operation.
• 2018-19: Jyothy Labs was conferred with commendation certificate by IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award in the ‘Manufacturing Category’.
• 2019-20: Jyothy Labs was acknowledged amongst the Top Organisations with Innovative HR Practices at the 18th Edition Asia Pacific HRM Congress.
• 2021-22: Recognised as one of the winners for the year 2021 (DATA DOYENS Category) by the eminent panel of Juries of CIO AXIS and CISO CONNECT.
• 2021-22: CIO100 AWARDS 2021 BY IDG
• 2021-22: 9th Edition Safety Award 2022
• 2021-22: 8th Edition Global Safety Summit 2021 EHS Award
• 2021-22: Awarded by Indian Institute of Packaging for packaging of T-Shine Toilet Cleaner, Henkomatic Top Load & Front Load, Exo Dish Wash Gel, Pril 750 ml + Pril 500 gm Tub Free, Margo Neem Facewash, Pril Tamarind.
• 2021-22: The Pithampur unit was recognised for appreciable achievement in Occupational Safety & Health during 2018-20 in the manufacturing sector.
• 2021-22: Margo Dangler Automation awarded the highest excellence in packaging in India.
• 2021-22: The Kalingmalai unit was awarded a 4 Star Trophy and certificate for outstanding performance in the manufacturing sector (MSME) under the ‘Work Place OHSE Excellence Award’ category.
• 2022-23: SIES SOP Star Award 2022
• 2022-23: 8th Innovative CIO Awards 2023
• 2022-23: S.K.I.N Award -2022 Synchronisation of Knowledge & Information Network
• 2022-23: Kaizen Appreciation Achiever Award 2022
• 2022-23: Safety Award FMCG Sector – GSS (Global Safety Summit 2022)
• 2022-23: Work Place OHSE Excellence Award - 2022
• 2023-24: SIES SOP Star Award 2023 – Exo Dish Wash Round - In Mould Label
• 2023-24: SIES SOP Star Award 2023 – Exo Dish Wash Super Gel Citrus
• 2023-24: First-time winner at WorldStar 2023 for UJALA LIQUID DETERGENT
• 2023-24: World Safety Organisation India (State level) OHS&E Award Bronze Trophy for Karaikal plant.
• 2023-24: Puducherry Best Sustainable Organisation Award 
• 2023-24: Winner Best Possible Safest Work Place Awarded to Jyothy Labs Pithampur Plant
• 2023-24: World Safety Organisation India (State level) OHS&E Award Silver Trophy for Roorkee Plant.
• 2023-24: World Safety Organisation India (State level) OHS&E Award Gold Trophy for Puducherry Plant
• 2024-25: CII – Green Practices Award
• 2024-25: SKIN International Award-2024
• 2024-25: Great Place to Work.
• 2024-25: Recognised at the prestigious e4m Golden Mikes for impactful radio promotions.
• 2024-25: Awarded at FIPSA 2025 for our commitment to responsible packaging.
• 2024-25: Honoured for Excellence in Supply Chain and Logistics Award by Alden Global, a testament to our operational strength and relentless drive for efficiency.

Milestones

• 1983: Jyothy Laboratories was started by M P Ramachandran as a proprietary concern in Kerala. Ujala was launched.
• 1984: Ujala was sold door to door by team of six sales people in the Trichur and Malappuram districts of Kerala.
• 1986: Jyothy Laboratories releases its first print advertisement in the Kerala-based Mathrubhoomi newspaper.
• 1987: It also entered in the market of Tamil Nadu.
• 1992: The company set up factory located at Chennai to manufacture Ujala.
• 1992: The same year the company was incorporated.
• 1994: The company set up a plant In Pondicherry.
• 1995: The company launched Nebula, an oil-based antibacterial washing soap in Kerala
• 1997: Jyothy Laboratories launches Ujala all over India.
• 2000: The company launched Maxo (mosquito repellent) in West Bengal. It also launched Exo (antibacterial dish wash bar) in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
• 2001: The company forayed into manufacturing of incense stick business and launched Maya.
• 2002: JLL acquired Sri Sai Homecare, which has a mosquito coil production facility in Hyderabad.
• 2002: The company launched Jeeva Ayurvedic Soap
• 2005: Jyothy launched Xo Liquid and Ujala Stiff and Shine in South India.
• 2007: The company entered into deed of assignment of trademark and copyright for the More Light and Ruby brands.
• 2008: JIL launched Ujala Stiff & Shine all over India.
• 2010: Jyothy Laboratories Ltd launches multi-insect repellent in technological association with DRDO''2011 -  DRDO (Ministry of Defence) ties up with Jyothy Laboratories Ltd to fight insect menace2012 - Jyothy Labs - Henkel India Ltd to merge with Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.
• 2013: Jyothy Laboratories to set up subsidiary in Bangladesh
• 2013: Jyothy Laboratories own Emerging India Award for the year 2013
• 2014: Jyothy Laboratories own Indian Marketing Awards for the year 2014.
• 2014: Jyothy Laboratories own India Star Packaging Award for the year 2014.
• 2016: Jyothy Lab gets nod to merge subsidiary with itself.
• 2017: A new Margo Original Neem Soap has been launched.
• 2017: Jyothy Labs has implemented the SAP system, managed by Ravi Razdan.
• 2017: The company achieved a record for the shortest implementation time.
• 2017: wins several awards in IT.
• 2018: Jyothy MR was aswarded the gratest marketing influencers by world federation marketing.
• 2019: Pril launched. First of its kind dish wash liquid with power granules suspended for powerful grease removal.
• 2019: Jyothy Labs wins the prestigious IMC Ram Krishna Bajaj National quality award under manufacturing sector.
• 2019: Lead actor Raj Kumar roped in as the brand ambassador to launch the new Maxo Genius Machine.
• 2020: Launch of Margo Face wash; India’s first Neem paste face wash in West Bengal.
• 2017-18: Launched two innovative products in the market - T-Shine and Maxo Incense Sticks, both of which are path-breaking in their respective categories.
• 2018-19: New Margo Glycerine with goodness of thousand neem leaves and pure glycerine launched
• 2018-19: Ujala Crisp & Shine ‘Gold Collection‘ launched
• 2019-20: Launched Margo Handwash and Margo Sanitizer.
• 2019-20: The company has launched smaller packs of Pril Liquid.
• 2020: Jyothy Labs launched its Hand Sanitizer under the brand name Margo.
• 2022: Jyothy Labs increased its stake from 84.18% to 100% in Jyothy Fabricare Services (JFSL). Accordingly, JFSL has become the wholly owned subsidiary of the company.
• 2024: Jyothy Labs signed business purchase agreement with Smartwash Solutions for acquiring its brand ‘Quiclo’ along with its software and customer database under its Laundry Service business.
• 2025: Jyothy Labs launched a new product ‘Jovia’ under its Personal Care category and ‘Maxo Anti-Mosquito Racquet’ under its Household Insecticide Category.
• 2025: Jyothy Labs launched new products viz. ‘UJALA Young & Fresh’ under its fabric care category and ‘Maxo Knockout Spray for Mosquitoes & Flies’ & ‘Maxo Knockout Spray for Cockroaches’ under its household insecticide category.
• 2025: Jyothy Labs lunched new product namely ‘Dr. Wool’, Liquid Detergent, under its fabric care category.