In a recent interview with N. Balasubramanian, Nandan Petrochem Ltd.’s CEO, Hrishikesh Kulkarni, shares insights into the company’s performance, strategic shifts, and the unveiling of Velvex’s new corporate identity. Starting off with an update on the onset of FY24, Kulkarni expressed optimism about NPL’s performance, particularly within the AdBlue/DEF segment. He noted significant promise driven […]
Castrol POWER1, India’s leading performance lubricant brand, joins forces with Viacom18, India’s fastest growing network for iconic reality shows, and Rajni Academy for Competitive Racing (RACR), India’s top-performance bike-racing academy. Together, they are set to launch an exhilarating hunt for India’s next motorcycling talent with ‘Castrol POWER1 presents India’s ULTIMATE Motostar on MTV’. This unique […]
By Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. and Member, EXCON 2023 Steering Committee The cyclical currents of any nation’s economic growth stem from the tides of its infrastructure development. With the government steering the course, the recent and rapid evolution of India’s infrastructure realm serves as a testament to its potential […]
Valvoline Cummins Private Limited (“Valvoline Cummins”), the Original Engine Oil maker and a leading global lubricant manufacturer powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products completes 25 years of its operations in India, a milestone of Innovation & Excellence. Since 1998, when Valvoline Cummins embarked its journey in the Indian market, it has been […]
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL India) in partnership with Saudi Arabia based Petromin Corporation launched its first set of 16 Express Service Centres in Bengaluru and Chennai, a first of its kind in the country. The HP Petromin Express Centres, situated within the precincts of HP petrol stations in the city, are expected to completely alter the way automobile servicing is […]
Gazpromneft-Lubricants and Enso Global Trading, one of the world’s leading trading companies, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to broaden the distribution of lubricant assets across the South Asian region. The partnership provides for regular supplies of base, motor, hydraulic and gearbox oils for sale in the actively developing Indian market. Enso Oils & Lubricants, a […]
SpeedForce plans to open 200 cobranded MAKServe garages and generate 1500 indirect job opportunities in 12 months SpeedForce, India’s largest chain of multibrand two-wheeler workshops and a subsidiary of ReadyAssist, has announced the opening of five co-branded MAKServe workshops across the country. The move comes within 45 days of announcement of its Memorandum of Understanding […]
Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, has unveiled a new marketing campaign, #BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX. The campaign, developed in collaboration with Ogilvy marks a significant milestone for Castrol in reinforcing its commitment to the progress and success of truckers. Commercial vehicles and truck drivers […]
Valvoline, a leading global lubricant manufacturer and the original engine oil maker, is delighted to announce the extension of its exclusive partnership for service fill and after sales with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a leading player in the commercial vehicle industry. This renewed commitment, for the next phase of growth, stands as a testament to […]
The Lubrizol Corporation, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is advancing its commitment to continued growth in India with several significant projects across its portfolio. The company is pledging more than 150 million USD of in-region investment, including breaking ground on India’s largest CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat, doubling capacity at its site in Dahej, […]
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (“LATL”), a leading Tier-1 diversified automotive systems and components manufacturer, has launched its range of Lubricants and Coolants for all vehicle segments in the domestic aftermarket. Owing to the automotive industry’s significant growth, there is a rapid potential and demand that is witnessed for High performance and energy-efficient Lubricants and Coolants in the Indian automotive market. […]
Brakes India, one of the most trusted names in the automotive sector for safety & quality, forays into the lubricants segment, in the all-new Revia brand. Leveraging Brakes India’s strong distribution network and 60+ years of rich legacy, the company is diversifying into the engine oil space catering to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles […]
ExxonMobil said today it is investing nearly INR 900 crore (USD $110 million) to build a lubricant manufacturing plant at the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation’s Isambe Industrial Area in Raigad. The company made the announcement in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Industry Minister Uday Samant and senior officials from Maharashtra. Once operational, […]
At Auto Expo 2023, Nandan Petrochem Limited (NPL) displayed its wide range of engine oils, Adblue solutions and EV fluids. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, CEO, NPL, spoke to Rajesh Rajgor about how their solutions are gaining reputation in different vehicle segments At the recently held Auto Expo 2023, Nandan Petrochem Limited (NPL) promoted its Velvex brand and highlighted the […]
Filter manufacturer Elofic owes its success to a diverse customer base. With performance-driven products, the company has kept to its commitments over the course of its more than 70 years of manufacturing filtration and lubricating solutions for a sizeable Indian and international clientele of OEMs. Rajesh Rajgor interviewed the company’s top management to know more about their […]