Gulf Oil Lubricants India is scaling its operations to challenge for the top industry position after securing 17% and 16% volume growth across the first two quarters. To protect profitability amid raw material fluctuations, the business locked in 70% of its base oil supplies through long-term refinery contracts and instituted three price hikes. Looking beyond domestic borders, the parent company is targeting geographical expansion across Southeast Asia, the Americas, and global marine hubs. The wider organization ultimately aims to stage an initial public offering for Gulf Oil International within the next four to five years.
Key points
Strong B2B and original equipment manufacturer ties are driving consistent double-digit v…: Strong B2B and original equipment manufacturer ties are driving consistent double-digit volume expansion across key industrial sectors.
Proactive pricing actions and supply-chain protections have successfully sustained corpor…: Proactive pricing actions and supply-chain protections have successfully sustained corporate EBITDA margins between 12% and 14%.
Long-term strategic targets focus on emerging fluid applications and an initial public of…: Long-term strategic targets focus on emerging fluid applications and an initial public offering for Gulf Oil International within five years.
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In an interaction with ET’s Kalpana Pathak, Sanjay Hinduja, non-executive chairman of Gulf Oil Lubricants India, discusses the company's growth ambitions, investment plans, emerging business opportunities, supply-chain challenges and global expansion strategy.
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What are Gulf Oil’s growth ambitions in India, and how does the company plan to strengthen its position in the competitive lubricants market?
Gulf Oil aims to move from its current number-two position in the private sector to become the market leader. The company is focusing on expanding its product portfolio, strengthening its OEM partnerships and increasing manufacturing capacity. It currently works with more than 60 OEMs in India, compared with just one when it began operations. It is also exploring mergers and acquisitions in the lubricants and speciality chemicals segments to accelerate growth.
How much is Gulf Oil investing in expanding its manufacturing capacity, and what will this mean for the business?
Gulf Oil is investing approximately ₹55 crore to expand capacity at its Silvassa and Chennai plants. The combined manufacturing capacity is expected to increase by around 70%, from 140 million litres to approximately…
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