About Us

Harbans Lal Malhotra introduced the Panama razor blade brand to India in the early 1950s, following its acquisition from Germany. At the time, the domestic market for shaving products was fragmented, with limited access to consistent quality and reliable manufacturing standards.

The introduction of Panama represented an early effort to bring internationally benchmarked shaving products to Indian consumers. Built on dependable materials and controlled production, Panama established a reputation for consistency and performance in everyday use.

This focus on reliability, process discipline, and material quality laid the groundwork for how grooming products were approached within the business. Those principles continue to inform product decisions and operational standards today.

Harbans Lal Malhotra introduced the Panama razor blade brand to India in the early 1950s, following its acquisition from Germany.

The introduction of Panama represented an early effort to bring internationally benchmarked shaving products to Indian consumers.

This focus on reliability, process discipline, and material quality laid the groundwork for how grooming products were approached within the business.

House Historia

Under the leadership of R.K. Malhotra, V.P. Malhotra, and S.N. Malhotra, each contributing to the expansion and consolidation of operations.

While responsibilities were shared, it was R.K. Malhotra who played the defining role, bringing technical rigour, operational discipline, and a sharper focus on manufacturing standards.

In 1970, Topaz was launched under his direction, marking a significant step forward in product development and market positioning.

By 1975, Supermax was introduced and scaled into a major grooming brand. Over time, it developed into one of India’s most widely distributed shaving companies, building manufacturing capacity and export networks across multiple continents.

At the center of this legacy was RK Malhotra. Charismatic, sharp, and exacting. His clarity, precision, and engineering brilliance defined how the business operated. R.K. Malhotra, famously known as the “Ace of Blades” defined the golden era of Indian blade manufacturing.