Arabian Petroleum

What Arabian Petroleum does

Arabian Petroleum Limited is an India-based, NSE-listed (nse:ARABIAN) specialty lubricant manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai. The company operates across four product families — Industrial Oils, Automotive Oils (marketed under the APZOL sub-brand via a separate domain, arzol.co.in), Specialty Products, and Greases — covering metal-working fluids, air-compressor oils, cutting oils, grinding fluids, and anti-rust sprays. Underlying technology centres on proprietary lubricant formulations, most notably a Biodegradable Water-Soluble Semi-Synthetic Cutting Fluid line highlighted as an environmental differentiator.

The company sells into industrial manufacturing (primary segment) and automotive verticals through a B2B channel mix that combines a distributor/wholesale export network reaching multiple countries with direct sales for enterprise accounts. Named customers include Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd (industrial), Vogo Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (automotive), and JK Files (India) Limited (industrial, 3-year relationship). Value-added services — in-house testing, specialised technical service, and filtration/condition monitoring — are positioned as a 'one-stop shop' USP alongside customisation capability.

Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales of lubricants and specialty fluids, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company runs multi-brand marketing under the APLimelights, APLegacy, and APLubricants umbrellas, maintains an Investor Relations section with annual reports and shareholding data, and operates 101–250 employees. A stated 'Pathway of Growth' emphasises geographic expansion into emerging and developed markets, supplemented by exports, warehouses, and minor cross-industry safety-networking engagements such as Bahrain Aviation Safety Week with Bahrain Airport Company and peers.

Name

Arabian Petroleum

Legal name

Arabian Petroleum Limited

Website

https://arabianpetroleum.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arabian Petroleum Limited is an India-based, NSE-listed specialty lubricant manufacturer (founded 2006, Mumbai) that produces industrial oils, automotive oils, greases, and specialty fluids including biodegradable cutting fluids, serving industrial manufacturers and automotive customers through a distributor network, direct sales, and exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (4247)

SIC

Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal (2990), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH), Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Automotive oils
• Metal working fluids
• Specialty greases
• Cutting fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lubricant and Oil Products Sales: Sale of specialized lubricants, oils, greases, and specialty products to industrial and automotive customers through distributor network and direct sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arabian Petroleum manufactures and sells a diversified range of lubricants, oils, greases, and specialty products for industrial and automotive applications. Its portfolio spans Industrial Oils, Automotive Oils (marketed under the APZOL sub-brand), Specialty Products, Greases, Metal Working Fluids (including biodegradable cutting fluids), and Air Compressor Oils, supported by pre- and after-sales services such as in-house testing and condition monitoring.

Product overview

Arabian Petroleum Ltd., established in 2006, is a lubricant manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of Industrial Oils, Automotive Oils, Specialty Products, and Greases. The company operates through distinct product lines including Metal Working Fluids, Air Compressor Oils, and specialized cutting fluids such as Biodegradable Water-Soluble Semi-Synthetic Cutting Fluids. The Industrial and Specialty products divisions serve manufacturing and industrial sectors, while Automotive products are distributed through the APZOL sub-brand. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop for lubricants with customization capabilities, supported by services including in-house testing, specialized technical service, and filtration and condition monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Oils Lubricant oils designed for industrial machinery and manufacturing applications, providing equipment protection and operational efficiency. Used by industrial manufacturers across metalworking, machining, and equipment maintenance operations.
• Automotive Oils Lubricant formulations for automotive engines and components, available through the company's automotive sub-brand APZOL. Targeted at vehicle manufacturers, service providers, and aftermarket users for engine protection and vehicle maintenance.
• Specialty Products Specialized lubricant formulations and solutions targeting specific industrial applications and requirements beyond standard oils and greases.
• Greases Industrial and automotive grease formulations for machinery lubrication and component protection.
• Metal Working Fluids Cutting and machining fluids including biodegradable water-soluble semi-synthetic cutting fluids for metal processing applications such as flute grinding and other machining operations.
• Air Compressor Oils Specialized lubricants designed for air compressor systems and equipment.
• Biodegradable Water-Soluble Semi-Synthetic Cutting Fluids

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bahrain Airport Company (BAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) participated in Bahrain's annual Aviation Safety Week at Bahrain International Airport. APSCO conducted technical sessions alongside BAC focusing on shared safety challenges and best practices in aviation safety under the theme 'Human Factors in Aviation Safety.' The initiative supports Bahrain's aviation sector strengthening goals.
• Bahrain Airport ServicesminorOthersCross-industry panel participant in Bahrain Aviation Safety Week alongside Arabian Petroleum Supply Company, focusing on shared safety challenges and best practices
• Bapco RefiningminorOthersCross-industry panel participant in Bahrain Aviation Safety Week focusing on shared safety challenges and best practices
• Bahrain Health and Safety SocietyminorOthersCross-industry panel participant in Bahrain Aviation Safety Week focusing on shared safety challenges and best practices
• GPIC (Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company)minorOthersCross-industry panel participant in Bahrain Aviation Safety Week focusing on shared safety challenges and best practices
• Alba (Aluminium Bahrain)minorOthersCross-industry panel participant in Bahrain Aviation Safety Week focusing on shared safety challenges and best practices

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Castrol India: India's largest dedicated lubricant manufacturer (subsidiary of BP), directly competing with Arabian Petroleum across automotive and industrial lubricant categories including engine oils, metalworking fluids and greases.
• Savita Oil Technologies: Indian specialty oil and lubricant manufacturer producing transformer oils, industrial lubricants and related specialty fluids, overlapping with Arabian Petroleum's specialty and industrial product lines.
• Tide Water Oil Co. (Veedol): Indian marketer and blender of branded lubricants including engine oils and industrial fluids; competes directly with Arabian Petroleum for automotive and industrial customers in India and select export markets.
• Fuchs Petrolub (India): Indian arm of German lubes major Fuchs, focused on industrial lubricants including metalworking fluids, greases and specialty oils — directly comparable to Arabian Petroleum's industrial and specialty segments.
• Gulf Oil Lubricants India: Indian listed pure-play lubricant manufacturer serving automotive and industrial segments with a similar product breadth to Arabian Petroleum, including specialty and branded industrial fluids.

Broad incumbents

• Bharat Petroleum (MAK Lubricants): Indian PSU oil major with a significant lubricants business under the MAK brand, competing with Arabian Petroleum across automotive and industrial categories via extensive PSU-led distribution.
• Indian Oil Corporation (Servo Lubricants): India's largest PSU oil marketer with the Servo lubricants brand, offering automotive and industrial lubricants as part of a much larger integrated refining-marketing portfolio that overlaps with Arabian Petroleum's offerings.
• Petronas Lubricants India: Indian arm of Malaysian state oil company's lubricants division, marketing industrial and automotive lubricants in India and competing for the same mid-market and industrial accounts as Arabian Petroleum.
• Shell Lubricants India: Indian operations of global lubes major Shell, selling automotive and industrial lubricants including metalworking and greases with significantly larger brand and distribution than Arabian Petroleum.
• TotalEnergies Marketing India: Indian affiliate of global energy major TotalEnergies, offering industrial and automotive lubricants through a B2B channel that overlaps with Arabian Petroleum's distributor-led industrial sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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