Quick Takeaways
- Gulf Oil Lubricants India OEM partnerships strengthen its position in the construction and infrastructure lubricant market.
- Gulf expands OEM-linked genuine oil programs for construction equipment in India.
On January 17, 2026, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. announced strategic partnerships with ACE - Action Construction Equipment Ltd, Ammann India, and XCMG to deepen its presence in India’s construction and infrastructure segment. These collaborations enable Gulf to supply specialized lubricants engineered for diverse construction equipment operating under demanding Indian conditions.
The association with ACE builds on an existing relationship, with Gulf expanding the ACE Genuine Oil Range. The newly introduced lubricants are developed to match ACE’s wide equipment portfolio, covering cranes, backhoe loaders, compactors, motor graders, forklifts, tractors, and harvesters, ensuring performance alignment with OEM requirements.
Gulf Oil Lubricants India OEM Partnerships with Ammann India
Gulf’s collaboration with Ammann India, which commands more than 60 percent market share in asphalt mixing plants, appoints Gulf as the official lubricants partner for Ammann’s entire equipment lineup. Products will be supplied under the Ammann Genuine Oil range, with both companies planning future development of application-specific formulations for upcoming equipment platforms.
The partnership with XCMG further extends Gulf’s OEM footprint, introducing XCMG-branded genuine lubricants tailored for the Indian market. This move supports equipment reliability while aligning lubricant performance with OEM specifications.
Ravi Chawla, Managing Director and CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., noted that infrastructure has been a strategic focus for the company for over 15 years. He emphasized that partnerships with leading OEMs enable the delivery of application-specific lubricant solutions aimed at improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing total cost of ownership.
Gulf currently maintains more than 50 OEM associations across automotive, industrial, and construction segments and reports sustained double-digit growth in this business. Alongside these partnerships, the company has introduced new products including Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Oil, Energy-Efficient Zinc-Free Hydraulic Oil, CEV V Diesel Engine Oil, advanced synthetic formulations, and Synthetic Gear Oil 75W90.
Part of the Hinduja Group and Gulf Oil International, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Silvassa and Ennore, Chennai, with a nationwide distribution network and exports to more than 25 countries.
The association with ACE builds on an existing relationship, with Gulf expanding the ACE Genuine Oil Range. The newly introduced lubricants are developed to match ACE’s wide equipment portfolio, covering cranes, backhoe loaders, compactors, motor graders, forklifts, tractors, and harvesters, ensuring performance alignment with OEM requirements.
Gulf Oil Lubricants India OEM Partnerships with Ammann India
Gulf’s collaboration with Ammann India, which commands more than 60 percent market share in asphalt mixing plants, appoints Gulf as the official lubricants partner for Ammann’s entire equipment lineup. Products will be supplied under the Ammann Genuine Oil range, with both companies planning future development of application-specific formulations for upcoming equipment platforms.
The partnership with XCMG further extends Gulf’s OEM footprint, introducing XCMG-branded genuine lubricants tailored for the Indian market. This move supports equipment reliability while aligning lubricant performance with OEM specifications.
Ravi Chawla, Managing Director and CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., noted that infrastructure has been a strategic focus for the company for over 15 years. He emphasized that partnerships with leading OEMs enable the delivery of application-specific lubricant solutions aimed at improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing total cost of ownership.
Gulf currently maintains more than 50 OEM associations across automotive, industrial, and construction segments and reports sustained double-digit growth in this business. Alongside these partnerships, the company has introduced new products including Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Oil, Energy-Efficient Zinc-Free Hydraulic Oil, CEV V Diesel Engine Oil, advanced synthetic formulations, and Synthetic Gear Oil 75W90.
Part of the Hinduja Group and Gulf Oil International, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Silvassa and Ennore, Chennai, with a nationwide distribution network and exports to more than 25 countries.
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