India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#1,277- Wealth
- ₹1,800 Cr
- Company
- Galaxy Surfactants
Current companies 2 active board seats
Past companies 2 historical roles
Total affiliations 4 Since May 1986
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About Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag
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Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag is a Director at Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited (since 1986) and Director at Galaxy Finsec Private Limited (since 2004). The companies operate in Financial Services, Chemicals and Materials and Information Technology. The 2 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹2.32 Cr; the largest is Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited at ₹2.32 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag was a Director at Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (1986–2024) and Director at Meta Concepts Private Limited (2000–2008).
Shashikant R Shanbhag and family are #1,277 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹1,800 Cr.
DIN 00265103
Primary Designation Director
Industry Financial Services
First Appointment 20 May 1986
Oldest Company Age 40 yrs
Largest company Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited · ₹2.32 Cr (FY 2025)
Combined revenue ₹2.32 Cr across 2 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited U40856MH1986PTC040856 | Director | 08 Sep 1986 | 1986 | ₹2.32 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Galaxy Finsec Private Limited U66990MH2004PTC106372 | Director | 29 Sep 2004 | 2004 | ₹1,313 (FY 2020) | Under Process Of Striking Off |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galaxy Surfactants Ltd L39877MH1986PLC039877 | Director | 20 May 1986 | 1986 | ₹5,270 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Meta Concepts Private Limited U72501TZ2000PTC009494 | Director | 22 Sep 2000 | 2000 | Active |
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Board colleagues of Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag
| Name | DIN | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramakrishnan Gopalkrishnan | 00264760 | Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited , Galaxy Finsec Private Limited | Director |
| Shekhar Unnathan | 00265017 | Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited , Galaxy Finsec Private Limited | Director |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag
Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag currently holds 2 directorships: Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited (Director, since 08 Sep 1986, revenue ₹2.32 Cr (FY 2025)); Galaxy Finsec Private Limited (Director, since 29 Sep 2004, revenue ₹1,313 (FY 2020)).
Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag was first appointed on 20 May 1986 as Director at Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. The most recent appointment on record is 29 Sep 2004 at Galaxy Finsec Private Limited.
The 2 current companies of Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹2.32 Cr: Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited ₹2.32 Cr (FY 2025); Galaxy Finsec Private Limited ₹1,313 (FY 2020).
Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag held 2 earlier board appointments: Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (Director, 20 May 1986 to 08 Aug 2024); Meta Concepts Private Limited (Director, 22 Sep 2000 to 28 Mar 2008).
The current boards of Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag's companies include Ramakrishnan Gopalkrishnan (Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited), Shekhar Unnathan (Galaxy Emulsifiers Private Limited).