Hyderabad, August 4, 2026: Ghazal Alagh, Founder of Mamaearth, called on women entrepreneurs to focus on building businesses that can scale and create lasting value, while speaking at an interactive session organised by the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), Hyderabad Chapter, on Tuesday at Hotel Daspalla.
The event, titled “From Idea to IPO – Building Beyond Boundaries,” was moderated by corporate leader Dr. Suman Rangabhashyam and drew participation from FLO Hyderabad members, entrepreneurs, and business professionals.
Insights from Mamaearth’s journey
Alagh recounted the origins of Mamaearth, noting that her experience as a first-time mother inspired the idea behind the company. She described the early days of managing business calls while caring for her baby, and highlighted that both she and her co-founder had no prior background in the FMCG sector. Despite this, Mamaearth has grown into a company with revenues of a few thousand crore rupees and employs thousands of people.
She attributed the company’s growth to identifying a market category with limited competition, solving genuine consumer problems, and consistent execution. Alagh emphasised that building a successful business requires more than a good product; it also depends on finding the right opportunity and delivering value.
Advice on funding and investment
Addressing the topic of fundraising, Alagh advised entrepreneurs to raise capital only when necessary and pointed out that investors look for evidence of sustainable scalability. As an investor herself, she said she evaluates startups based on the attractiveness of the category, the strength of the business model, the company’s financials, and the credibility of the founders.
Alagh also commented on the evolving investment ecosystem for women entrepreneurs, noting a reduction in biased questions during fundraising. She encouraged women to trust their instincts and follow their own judgment.
Reflections on Shark Tank India and leadership
Sharing her experience as a judge on Shark Tank India, Alagh remarked that handling a company’s board can be more challenging than presenting to the show’s investors, drawing laughter from the audience.
FLO Hyderabad milestones and handloom initiatives
FLO Hyderabad Chairperson Seetha Reddy welcomed attendees and spoke about entrepreneurship as a journey of resilience and innovation. She highlighted the chapter’s recent achievements, including a meeting with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the allotment of 1,000 square yards near Shilparamam for the chapter office and one acre at Bharat Future Park as part of FLO Hyderabad’s Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Reddy also marked National Handloom Day, emphasising the importance of supporting India’s handloom heritage for sustaining livelihoods and celebrating craftsmanship. The event featured a Handloom Pavilion showcasing Indian handloom textiles.
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