Nirma is an Indian company founded by Karsanbhai Patel based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It employs 14,000 people and has an annual turnover of 2500 crore rupees. The company's key products include soap, detergent, and salt. Nirma washing powder was very successful due to its labor-intensive and low-cost production process, speedy distribution channels, and extensive market network. However, Nirma soap failed because it was unable to innovate and capitalize on customers shifting to more aspirational brands.