What Trivedi Groupe does

Trivedi Groupe is a privately held specialty chemicals and surfactants group established in 1975 by Mr. Sanjay Trivedi, headquartered in Mumbai, India with a regional office in Singapore. The group operates through three entities: Trivedi Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (TEPL), the Indian flagship company housing R&D at Silvassa and the technology platform for primary surfactants (anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric, cationic), specialty green surfactants from renewables (betaines, APG derivatives, sulfosuccinates, sarcosinates, fatty amides, ester quats, biosurfactants), sequestering agents, methyl esters, and oleochemicals from palm; Singtrade Brands & Chemicals Pte. Ltd. (STBC), the Singapore-based subsidiary conducting global specialty and green surfactant manufacturing via third-party (3P) partners and operating distribution hubs in Singapore, UAE and USA; and Technithon Technologies, a sister company focused on sustainable surfactants and green chemistries. The group claims to have built over 150 plants across geographies over its 50-year history and operates across 45 countries.

The business serves two distinct revenue streams. The primary B2B stream supplies surfactants and specialty chemicals to major FMCG and chemical enterprises including Unilever, Procter & Gamble, BASF, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Croda, Solvay, Reliance Industries, Nirma, Godrej, and Wilmar International, leveraging direct enterprise field sales. The secondary streams include technology transfer and consulting services (Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies, project planning, CDM Assessment, Environmental Impact studies) for clients such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Africa Project Development Facility (APDF) across African markets, custom surfactant blending, and a B2C line of ultra-concentrated cleaners from renewables that are sulfate, phosphate and paraben free for hand and machine wash applications. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed. The group is founder-owned and family-controlled, with no external institutional investment evidenced in the source data, and operates with a stated headcount of 1-10 employees, indicating a lean, asset-light model that relies on 3P manufacturing partners and distribution hubs rather than owned production capacity.

Name

Trivedi Groupe

Legal name

Trivedi Groupe

Website

https://trivedigroupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trivedi Groupe is a privately held specialty chemicals group founded in 1975 that manufactures and trades surfactants, green surfactants from renewables, and oleochemicals for major FMCG and chemical enterprises across 45 countries, and provides consulting and technology transfer for surfactant plant projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals (Surfactants)

NAICS

Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based Surfactants, Detergent Ingredients & Oleochemicals (EUAAAIAE), Surfactants & Detergent Intermediates (LAB/LAS, Ethoxylates, Sulfonates) (IMAEADAL), Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash) (CRAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Surfactant manufacturing
• Specialty chemicals
• Green surfactants
• Oleochemicals from palm
• Home care chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surfactant Manufacturing and Trading: Manufacturing, trading, and distribution of surfactants and oleochemicals including primary surfactants, green surfactants, sequestering agents, and specialty chemicals for home and personal care industries
2. Custom Blends and B2C Products: Custom surfactant blends for B2B customers and ultra-concentrated cleaners (B2C) for hand and machine wash applications
3. Consulting Services: Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies, project planning and management, CDM Assessment, and Environment Impact studies for international clients
4. Technology Transfer: Technology transfer services for soaps, detergents, and surfactant manufacturing plants in African markets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Trivedi Groupe manufactures, trades, and distributes surfactants, specialty green surfactants from renewables, methyl ester sulfonates, sequestering agents, and oleochemicals from palm oil for the home and personal care industries. The group also produces original ultra-concentrated cleaners (sulfate, phosphate and paraben free) for B2C markets and offers consulting and technology transfer services for surfactant and detergent plant projects globally.

Product overview

Trivedi Groupe is a diversified chemicals and surfactants group established in 1975, operating through three main entities: Trivedi Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (TEPL) as the flagship company in India handling primary surfactants and R&D, Singtrade Brands & Chemicals (STBC) based in Singapore for global specialty and green surfactant distribution, and Technithon Technologies for sustainable green chemistry solutions. The portfolio spans primary surfactants (anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric, cationic), green surfactants from renewables (APG, betaines, biosurfactants), methyl esters, oleochemicals, custom blended ultra-concentrated cleaners, and consulting services for project feasibility and technology transfer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Technithon Technologies: Sustainable Surfactants & Green Chemistries - sister company focused on sustainable surfactant technologies
• Ultra-Concentrated Cleaners

Products and services

• Primary Surfactants (Anionic, Non-ionic, Amphoteric, Cationic) Technologies for primary surfactants covering anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric, and cationic chemistries, supplied as raw materials and intermediates to home and personal care manufacturers. Target buyers are FMCG and specialty chemical companies formulating soaps, detergents, and personal care products.
• Green Surfactants from Renewables Specialty green surfactants derived from renewable resources, including betaines and derivatives, amphoterics, benzol quats, APG and derivatives, sulfosuccinates, sarcosinates, fatty amides, fatty acid esters, ester quats, and biosurfactants. Sold to B2B customers seeking sustainable surfactant alternatives for home and personal care formulations.
• Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) and Primary Surfactants from Renewables Methyl ester sulfonates along with alcohol sulphates, alcohol ether sulphates, and alcohol and ester based non-ionics. Marketed as environmentally friendly primary surfactants from renewables for B2B detergent and personal care manufacturers.
• Ultra-Concentrated Cleaners (B2C) Original B2C product line of ultra-concentrated cleaners formulated from renewables, free of sulfate, phosphate, and paraben, designed for hand and machine wash applications. Distributed through B2C channels globally.
• Custom Surfactant Blends Custom blending of surfactant formulations tailored to customer specifications for home and personal care applications. Sold to B2B customers requiring specialized blends.
• Sequestering Agents, Methyl Esters, and Oleochemicals from Palm Sequestering agents, methyl esters, and oleochemicals derived from palm oil, supplied as specialty ingredients and intermediates to home and personal care and broader chemical industry customers.
• Techno-Economic Feasibility and Project Consulting Services Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies, project planning and management, CDM Assessment, and Environment Impact studies for international clients establishing soap, detergent, and surfactant manufacturing plants, with notable projects in African markets.
• Technology Transfer for Soap, Detergent, and Surfactant Plants Technology transfer services for setting up soaps, detergents, and surfactant manufacturing plants, delivered to international clients (including IFC and APDF) primarily in African markets.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Finance Corporation (IFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEPL consults to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Washington for projects in the African subcontinent, providing Techno-Economic Feasibility studies for soap projects in Angola and Ethiopia
• Africa Project Development Facility (APDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEPL consults to the Africa Project Development Facility (APDF) for projects in the African subcontinent, including technical feasibility reports, technology transfer, and feasibility studies for soap and detergent projects in Madagascar, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Uganda

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF: Largest global chemical company with extensive surfactant and specialty chemicals offerings; competes with Trivedi in primary surfactants and is also a customer, making it a broad incumbent across overlapping chemistries.
• Kao Corporation: Japanese FMCG and chemical group whose chemicals division supplies surfactants and oleochemicals to detergent and personal-care formulators; overlaps with Trivedi's specialty surfactant range and home/personal care customer base.
• Solvay: Global chemical major with surfactant, specialty and oleochemical adjacencies, and an existing Trivedi customer/partner—overlaps in primary surfactant chemistries and FMCG supply relationships.

Direct peers

• Croda International: Global specialty chemicals company with a large Personal Care and Home Care surfactants and oleochemicals portfolio serving FMCG majors like Unilever and P&G—the same core customers and chemistries as Trivedi Groupe.
• Evonik Industries: Specialty chemicals company with a strong surfactants, silicones and oleochemicals portfolio serving personal care, cleaning and industrial customers—directly comparable in chemistry breadth and end-market focus.
• Galaxy Surfactants: India-based specialty surfactant producer serving global personal care and home care brands with anionic/nonionic/amphoteric chemistries—a closely comparable mid-cap peer for Trivedi, especially in Indian and emerging-market B2B surfactant sales.
• Stepan Company: US-listed specialty surfactant manufacturer focused on anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants for personal care, cleaning, and agricultural uses—directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Trivedi.
• KLK OLEO: Malaysian palm-based oleochemicals producer supplying fatty acids, methyl esters and surfactants globally; comparable feedstock base and downstream surfactant portfolio to Trivedi's palm-oleochemistry operations.
• Oleon (Avril Group): European oleochemical specialist producing fatty acids, methyl esters, and bio-based surfactants from renewable feedstocks—directly comparable to Trivedi's palm-based methyl ester and green surfactant technology.

Regional players

• Wilmar International: Asia-headquartered agribusiness with a major oleochemicals and specialty fats platform; both a Trivedi partner and a regional comparator in palm-derived surfactants and methyl esters for FMCG applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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