Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited (GOLIL), part of the Hinduja Group, is marking the 125th anniversary of the Gulf brand with plans to expand its lubricants business and increase its presence in electric mobility, industrial fluids and related services. The company is targeting a 70% increase in manufacturing capacity to 240 million litres by March 2027. It is also developing capabilities in electric vehicle charging hardware, software and connectivity, while exploring opportunities in sustainable oils, data-centre cooling and advanced fluid engineering.
The anniversary celebrations began with an event in Mumbai attended by customers, distributors and business partners. Sanjay Hinduja, Chairman of Gulf Oil International, joined brand ambassadors Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Smriti Mandhana at the event. The company also unveiled its anniversary film, “Born to be Behad”, featuring Dhoni.
Founded in 1901, Gulf operates in more than 100 countries. In India, GOLIL has grown at two to three times the market rate over the past 15 years and has become the country’s second-largest private lubricant brand. Its business is supported by partnerships with more than 50 original equipment manufacturers and a global research and development centre in Chennai.
Sanjay Hinduja said India had been one of Gulf’s fastest-growing and most consistent markets for more than 15 years. He said the company would continue to strengthen its lubricant business while developing opportunities in value-added services, e-mobility and allied areas through technology and innovation.
Ravi Chawla, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GOLIL, said the anniversary marked both the company’s history and the beginning of its next phase of growth. He said the brand platform “Kuch Behad Kar” would guide its efforts to expand beyond traditional business areas.
As part of the celebrations, Gulf launched “Generation Behad”, an initiative aimed at empowering 125,000 women in mobility. The programme will focus on training and opportunities in mobility-related careers, including driving and vehicle maintenance. Smriti Mandhana launched the initiative. Aarthy Sridhar, Chief Marketing Officer of GOLIL, said the programme aimed to help women gain the skills and opportunities required to work in roles ranging from driving to mechanical services.
GOLIL offers automotive and industrial lubricants, AdBlue, EV fluids and mobility solutions. It exports to more than 25 countries and is expanding its EV charging presence through affiliates Tirex, Indra Renewables and TechPerspect, which operates under the ElectreeFi brand.
GOLIL is part of the Hinduja Group and supplies automotive and industrial lubricants and mobility solutions across India. Its customers include passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle users, industrial customers and OEMs. The global Gulf brand offers more than 400 lubricant and associated products across five continents.
