Surf Excel is a detergent powder brand launched in 1959 by Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) as the first detergent powder in India. HUL is India's largest FMCG company with over 35 brands spanning categories like soaps, detergents, and food products. Surf Excel underwent various changes over the years, including becoming Surf Ultra in 1990 and redefining as Surf Excel in 1996. It manufactures Surf Excel using raw materials like sulfuric acid, surfactants, builders and enzymes. HUL has a strong distribution network of over 1 million retail outlets and 7000 stockists that helps Surf Excel reach customers across India. The company is also active in corporate social responsibility initiatives