Lubricants Service & Maintenance

Shell India opens (Shell Helix) flagship workshop in Hyderabad, strengthening trusted and reliable car care

Hyderabad, October 12, 2026 – Shell India today announced the opening of two Shell Helix Flagship Workshops in Hyderabad, bringing together Shell’s lubricant expertise with a differentiated, premium workshop experience for car owners. Built around reliable and transparent service, the new format is designed to strengthen trust and confidence in the car-servicing experience. The launch […]

Construction Equipment Lubricants

Shell showcases Integrated Equipment Reliability Solutions at bC India 2026 

Shell Lubricants showcased its comprehensive portfolio of lubrication and equipment reliability solutions for the construction and mining sectors at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026, held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The company also launched Shell Rimula R4 Plus for off-highway applications, bringing the proven performance of the Shell Rimula Synthetic Technology range to demanding construction […]

Lubricants sustainability

PETRONAS Lubricants India and Tata Motors Collaborate to Pilot a Scalable Used-Oil Recycling Model

PETRONAS Lubricants India, part of the PETRONAS group and a trusted name in advanced automotive and industrial lubricant technology, and Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants. The two companies will pilot a structured and scalable model simultaneously […]

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 Lubricants

Liqui Moly Building Momentum in India’s Evolving Aftermarket

Liqui Moly’s business in India has matured significantly over the past two years, with the company strengthening its focus on customer development, expanding its partner network and supporting workshops with innovative solutions to address their day-to-day challenges. According to Mr. Gunda Balasubrahmanyam, Export – Indian Sub Continent, Liqui Moly, the company has built a growing […]

Lubricants

Gulf Oil aims to be Trusted Mobility Partner

While India’s lubricants industry volumes grow at 3–4%, premiumisation is driving value growth of 6–7%. That gap between volume and value — that is precisely where Gulf Oil sees its biggest opportunity, says its MD & CEO Mr. Ravi Chawla. The automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technology, sustainability goals, changing consumer preferences, […]

Emobility Lubricants

Arteco Coolants Advances Thermal Solutions for Electrified Mobility

Electrification, AI infrastructure and stricter environmental requirements are making thermal management increasingly critical to mobility, energy and industrial systems. Mr. Manish Mehra, Managing Director, Arteco Coolants India Private Limited, believes the cooling and heat transfer industry is entering a period of fundamental change. Electrification, the rapid expansion of AI and data centre infrastructure, rising energy-efficiency […]

Lubricants

Klüber Wants to Be India’s Go-To Partner for Tribology and Innovation

By 2030, competitiveness will increasingly be measured through total lifecycle value—efficiency, durability, carbon impact, circularity and dependable performance—rather than initial component cost alone, says, Mr. Hitendra Bhargava, CEO, Klüber Lubrication India & Regional Management Board Member – Asia Pacific, Klüber Lubrication. The automotive component industry is entering a decade in which transformation and resilience must progress […]

Lubricants

Nandan Petrochem Advances Sustainable Lubricants for Future Mobility

As cleaner mobility, stringent emission norms and smarter fleet operations reshape the commercial vehicle industry, Nandan Petrochem is investing in advanced lubricant technologies, sustainable manufacturing and continuous innovation to support the journey towards 2030. The commercial mobility industry is entering a transformative decade driven by sustainability, digitalisation and the growing need for operational efficiency. Sharing […]

Emobility Lubricants Motorsports

Valvoline™ Global and Mahindra Racing Push E-Mobility Limits at London E-Prix

The Original Motor Oil reinforces its 160-year legacy by shaping next-generation electric vehicle (EV) fluids for everyday drivers At this weekend’s London E-Prix, the season finale of the Formula E World Championship, Valvoline™ Global Operations, is proving that 160 years of innovation can help power the future of electric mobility through its role as Official […]

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 Lubricants Service & Maintenance

LIQUI MOLY to present solutions for the workshop of tomorrow at Automechanika Frankfurt

Workshop solutions, product safety and new additives characterize this year’s appearance at the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket Today’s workshops are facing the challenge of maintaining increasingly complex vehicle technology efficiently and at the same time operating economically. Solutions are required that simplify and speed up processes, avoid errors and make daily […]

Lubricants

GS Caltex Unveils Refreshed Kixx Brand Identity in India

GS Caltex has unveiled the refreshed global identity of its flagship lubricant brand, Kixx, in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution following its 20-year global journey. Introduced at an event in Mumbai, the refreshed identity features a modernized Kixx logo and the new global brand slogan, “Lubricating the Future,” reflecting GS Caltex’s commitment […]

Lubricants Passenger Cars

EnerG G1 Sonic PLUS 0W-20 Receives Mercedes-Benz MB 229.71 Approval

EnerG Lubricants, one of India’s emerging premium lubricant manufacturers, has announced that its flagship passenger car engine oil – EnerG G1 Sonic PLUS 0W-20 API SQ / ACEA C6 – has officially received the prestigious Mercedes-Benz MB 229.71 approval. The achievement marks another significant milestone in EnerG’s journey towards establishing itself as one of India’s […]

Lubricants sustainability Trucks

Tata Motors, Castrol India launch Used Oil Circularity Pilot  

The pilot programme will establish a structured and traceable ecosystem for the collection, channelisation and recycling of used engine oil from Tata Motors’ authorised service network in Karnataka, supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and circular economy objectives. Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Castrol India Limited, a market leader in advanced […]

Lubricants sustainability

5th Rosefield Conference on Circular Economy Highlights India’s EPR Transition

The 5th Rosefield Conference on Circular Economy in Used Oil, organised by Rosefield Energy Tech at The LaLiT, New Delhi, brought together more than 218 delegates representing lubricant manufacturers, OEMs, recyclers, re-refiners, additive companies, technology providers, policymakers and sustainability leaders from across the used oil value chain. Held under the theme “Operationalising EPR: Building the RRBO […]

Lubricants

S-CCI India launches premium coolant brand Eco Safe New

S-CCI India Pvt. Ltd., makers of Golden Cruiser Coolants, Brake Fluids and Specialty Chemicals, has launched a new range of coolants under the brand name Eco Safe New. The product is available in 1-litre packs and comes in Green, Blue and Pink variants. Developed with advanced OAT (Organic Acid Technology), Eco Safe New offers long-life […]