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Gulf Oil Lubricants Expands Infrastructure Portfolio with Key OEM Alliances

2026-01-22

Gulf Oil Lubricants India (Hinduja Group), one of India’s fastest-growing lubricant companies, has announced key strategic partnerships with leading construction equipment manufacturers- ACE (Action Construction Equipment), Ammann India and XCMG. These collaborations significantly strengthen Gulf’s presence in the construction and infrastructure segment, aligning with India’s accelerating infrastructure development. The partnerships expand Gulf's portfolio of OEM-approved lubricants, designed to enhance equipment reliability, uptime, and total cost of ownership across diverse and demanding operating environments.

Building on its long-standing relationship with ACE, Gulf has introduced new additions to the ACE genuine oil range. Developed specifically for ACE's wide range of products including cranes, backhoe loaders, compactors, motor graders, forklifts, tractors and harvesters, the lubricants are engineered for real-world Indian operating conditions.

Further reinforcing its focus on road construction, Gulf announced a strategic collaboration with Ammann India, the country’s leading manufacturer of road construction equipment, commanding over 60 per cent market share in asphalt mixing plants and a strong presence in pavers and compaction machinery. As part of this partnership, Gulf will become the official lubricants partner for Ammann’s entire range of equipment, supplying high-performance products under the Ammann Genuine Oil range. This collaboration brings together Ammann’s engineering excellence and Gulf’s advanced lubrication technologies to enhance equipment uptime, extend service life, and promote sustainability for contractors and infrastructure developers across India. The association also aims to develop specialised lubricant formulations for Ammann’s upcoming and technologically advanced equipment in the future.

Gulf has also entered into a partnership with XCMG, a global leader in construction equipment, to launch XCMG-branded genuine lubricants in India. These collaborations reflect a shared commitment to Indian manufacturing, localised solutions, and deep application understanding.

Commenting on the partnerships, Ravi Chawla, Managing Director & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, said, “Infrastructure has been a strategic focus area for Gulf for over 15 years, and these partnerships mark a significant step forward in strengthening our presence in this growing sector. By working closely with leading OEMs like ACE, Ammann, and XCMG, among others, we are able to deliver application-specific, future-ready lubricant solutions for new generation equipment that help customers improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimise total cost of ownership. We firmly believe that long-term value is built through strong, enduring partnerships.”

Gulf currently maintains over 50 OEM associations across automotive, industrial, and construction sectors on infrastructure customers enabling Gulf to offer expert product selection, on-ground technical services, and tailored solutions, driving consistent double-digit growth. Alongside these partnerships, the company has also unveiled a next-generation lubricant range, including fire-resistant hydraulic oil, energy-efficient zinc-free hydraulic oil, CEV V diesel engine oil, new synthetic formulations, and synthetic gear Oil 75W90. With localised R&D, field-tested formulations suited to India’s extreme operating conditions, and readiness for CE-V emissions norms and emerging electric and hybrid equipment, Gulf continues to reinforce its position as a trusted partner to India’s infrastructure growth story.