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Gulf Oil in India

Gulf Oil India

Gulf Oil Corporation Limited (GOCL) is a public Limited company, engaged in the business of Lubricants, explosives, mining contracts, and specialty chemicals. The Lubricants Division is one among the top five private sector players in the Lubricants business in India and is headquartered in Mumbai.  The explosives division (erstwhile IDL Industries Ltd) is a leader in commercial explosives and initiating devices with several manufacturing locations across India. The Mining Contracts Division is the only corporate operating in this sector. The Specialty Chemicals Division operates a start up Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) business. The combined entity currently has an annual turnover of over 800 crores.

Gulf as a brand has been in India since the early 1920’s. Today the brand is well recognized and popular occupying a premium position amongst the leading lubricant brands in the private sector. Our Product range covers the entire spectrum of Automotive and Industrial Lubricants and Specialties. Apart from Lubricants, Gulf markets a range of automotive filters, car care & maintenance products, and automotive batteries. Gulf is also a distributor in India for the renowned Graco Lubrication and garage equipment.

Our corporate strategy aims at adopting breakthrough technology, coming up with innovative service concepts & offering products of the highest quality. The key to Gulf's advancement lies in competencies like unparallel distribution reach, strong R&D program, effective supply chain management, state-of-the-art technology and conventional service skills. Our manufacturing & R&D facility is located in Silvassa with a distribution network spread across India. Our 32 depots across India are managed by company personnel to ensure superior logistics support and commercial acumen to exceed expectations of the market and customers. We are widely spread across the nation to enhance our presence and reach in the global oil market.

  • Widespread nationwide availability
  • More than 200 Distributors and above 30,000 Retailers
  • 4 Regional Offices - New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Bangalore
  • 32 Sales Offices and Depots
  • Over 175 sales and technical services personnel

Our Firsts in India

As a pioneer producer of lubricants in India, we boast to continue the long tradition of firsts- the introduction of India's First Long Drain Diesel Engine Oil in 2006 ( Superfleet LE Max 15W-40 with Ashok Leyland with a drain interval of 36,000 km) is seen as a landmark. Besides other, our range of 4 stroke motor cycle oil capable of achieving up to 10,000 kms drain interval, makes us stand ahead of other competitors in the market.


Gulf offers you

  • An extensive product range of the highest quality levels to meet the lubrication requirements for a wide range of engines/equipment.
  • World-class technology, backed with approvals from major Global OEMs.
  • Proven experience in catering to lubricant requirements of diverse customers across segments.
  • A well integrated & well managed, all-India distribution network & excellently flexible logistics support.
  • A customer-focused, high-performance organisation with strong commitment to work. Driven towards offering the best products and services, Gulf fulfills customer's needs in terms of value, quality and satisfaction.

Gulf oil in India