Siddharth Grease & Lubes

What Siddharth Grease & Lubes does

Siddharth Grease & Lubes Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian private-label manufacturer of lubricating greases and specialty oils, founded in 1988 and headquartered at IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana. The company manufactures a portfolio of 200+ products spanning automotive greases (chassis, CV joint, wheel bearing, lithium complex, long-life), industrial greases (EP, sulfonate complex, polyurea, bentone, aluminum complex) for steel, mining, cement, paper, and sugar sectors, specialty greases (biodegradable, wind turbine, fire-resistant, food-grade, low-noise for EVs), and lubricating oils (engine oils meeting API SN/CF, CI-4, CH-4, CF-4 specifications, gear oils GL-4/GL-5, hydraulic oils, industrial gear oils, heat transfer oils). Its R&D backbone is the Siddharth Technology Centre (STC), an in-house facility established in 2010 at IMT Manesar focused on application-oriented formulation research and customer technical support.

The company's business model centers on B2B contract manufacturing: it produces private-label greases and oils for multinational oil majors including Valvoline (25-year relationship since 1998), Castrol, Shell, BP, Mobil, Fuchs, TotalEnergies, and GS-Caltex, and supplies direct to industrial OEMs (SKF, Timken, Schaeffler, JCB), Indian public-sector oil companies (IOCL, HPCL, BPCL), and India's Ministry of Defence under DGQA approvals. Siddharth serves 60+ countries across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Far East, with manufacturing operations in Manesar, Mumbai, and Sharjah (via wholly-owned UAE subsidiary Trinity Lubes & Greases FZC in Hamriyah Free Zone) plus regional offices in Dubai and Johannesburg. Pricing is quote-based under multi-year B2B contracts with no public price list, and the company is privately held by the Sachdeva family with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing. Industry credentials include the NLGI Golden Grease Gun Award (2023, first Asian/Indian recipient), Shell APAC Supplier Award (2023), JCB Best Innovation Performance Award (2023), and India's First National MSME Prize presented by the Prime Minister.

Name

Siddharth Grease & Lubes

Legal name

Siddharth Grease & Lubes Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://siddharthpetro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Siddharth Grease & Lubes is an Indian private-label manufacturer of lubricating greases and specialty oils founded in 1988, supplying global oil majors (Valvoline, Castrol, Shell, BP, Mobil, Fuchs) and industrial OEMs (SKF, Timken, Schaeffler, JCB) across 60+ countries from facilities in Manesar, Mumbai, and Sharjah.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants Manufacturing

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUALAJAC

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Lubricants & Base Oils (Blending, Additives, Distribution)

SECONDARYIMAEAMAF

Greases

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Lubricants & Industrial Fluids

SECONDARYEUALAJAD

Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Lubricants & Base Oils (Blending, Additives, Distribution)

SECONDARYEUALAJAG

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Lubricants & Base Oils (Blending, Additives, Distribution)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Lubricating greases
• Specialty oils
• Private label manufacturing
• Automotive greases

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing lubricating greases and oils under private label for major oil companies including Valvoline, Castrol, Shell, Mobil, BP, and other brands. Revenue generated through product manufacturing and supply contracts.
2. Direct Product Sales: Direct sales of Siddharth branded lubricating products to industrial customers, OEMs, and defense sector. Includes automotive greases, industrial greases, specialty greases, and lubricating oils.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Siddharth Grease & Lubes is a private label manufacturer of lubricating greases and specialty oils in India. The company manufactures automotive greases, industrial greases, specialty greases, and lubricating oils serving major oil companies (Valvoline, Castrol, Shell, BP, Mobil, Fuchs), automotive OEMs (SKF, Timken, Schaeffler, JCB), and the Indian defence sector with DGQA-approved products.

Product overview

Siddharth Grease & Lubes is a private label manufacturer of lubricating greases and specialty oils in India. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into four main categories: Automotive Greases (including chassis, CV joint, wheel bearing, and lithium complex greases), Industrial Greases (including EP, sulfonate complex, polyurea, bentone, and aluminum complex greases for steel, mining, paper, cement, and sugar industries), Specialty Greases (including biodegradable, wind mill, steering, fire resistance, and synthetic greases), and Lubricating Oils (including diesel and gasoline engine oils, automotive gear oils, hydraulic oils, industrial gear oils, and heat transfer oils). The company also offers specification-based products meeting IS, JSS, and AAR standards for defense and specialized applications, as well as food-grade products for the food and pharma industry. Siddharth serves as a private label manufacturer for major lubricant brands including Valvoline, Castrol, BP, Mobil, Shell, Fuchs, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SGL Chassis Grease Water-resistant calcium soap based grease for central lubrication systems in commercial vehicles, providing EP and anti-wear protection for chassis points.
• SGL AP 2 & AP 3 Grease Lithium thickener base greases with refined mineral oils for general purpose automotive applications requiring anti-rust and anti-oxidant properties.
• SGL CVJ Grease Premium grease for Constant Velocity Joint bearings in cars and light/medium duty commercial vehicles, based on Lithium Complex thickener with solid lubricants.
• SGL Li EP 2 and Li EP 3 Grease Lithium thickener base greases with EP, anti-rust and anti-oxidant properties recommended for lubrication of bearings in automotive applications.
• SGL Low Noise Grease Lithium Complex grease with low-noise characteristics for rolling bearings in electric motors, fans, air conditioners, generators, and belt tighteners.
• SGL Low Noise Polyurea Grease Polyurea grease with low-noise characteristics for EV and appliance rolling bearings with exceptional performance in Electric Vehicles.
• SGL Lithium Complex Long Life Grease Series Premium lithium complex greases with NLGI 3 consistency offering service life of 80,000 km, 120,000 km, and 200,000 km under ideal trial conditions for moderate to heavy duty commercial vehicles.
• SGL Sulfonate Complex WR Grease Calcium sulfonate complex thickener grease for high temperature industrial applications, water resistant with operating range from -20 to 180C.
• SGL Bentone Grease Organo modified clay (Bentone) grease with highly refined heavy base oil, available with Moly additives for severe industrial operating conditions.
• SGL Polyurea Greases Polyurea greases for sealed-for-life applications with high operating temperatures, anti-oxidative properties, thermal stability, and low bleed characteristics.
• SGL Al-Complex EP Grease Aluminium Complex multipurpose grease with dropping points above 240C, highly water resistant, suitable for high temperature industrial applications.
• SGL Steering Grease Steering grease formulated with unique thickener and synthetic oil for lifetime application in steering systems with operating range -60 to 250C.
• SGL Fire Resistance Grease Self-extinguishing fire resistant greases for steel industry applications where specialty fire-resistant lubricants are required.
• SGL Biodegradable Grease Low toxicity biodegradable grease based on vegetable/synthetic ester oils for agricultural, construction, mining, water treatment, and irrigation equipment.
• SGL Wind Mill Grease 2 Synthetic oil and Complex thickener grease for wind turbine gearboxes with extended life performance for offshore wind turbine applications.
• SGL CF-4 Engine Oil CF-4 commercial multipurpose diesel engine oil for modern low emission diesel engines in heavy duty on-highway, off-highway, and DG set applications.
• SGL CH-4 Engine Oil CH-4 certified premium diesel engine oil for severe performance of new generation commercial vehicles meeting Euro III emission norms.
• SGL CI-4 Engine Oil CI-4 certified premium diesel engine oil for new generation commercial vehicles with EGR engines meeting Euro III/IV emission norms.
• SGL SN/CF Engine Oils API SN/CF new generation engine oils for gasoline cars and SUVs meeting latest emission norms with improved oxidation resistance and sludge control.
• SGL GL-4 and GL-5 Gear Oils GL-4 and GL-5 hypoid gear oils for transmission systems, differentials, mechanical transmissions, and drive axles with long service life under severe duty.
• SGL Industrial Gear Oils Premium industrial gear lubricants available in VG 100-680 grades with thermal and oxidation stability, low foaming, and demulsibility.
• SGL Hydraulic Oils AW and HLP Premium hydraulic lubricants for hydraulic machinery available in multiple VG grades, with HLP variants for high performance electro-hydraulic systems.
• SGL Special FG 2 Grease Food grade grease based on food grade mineral oil with calcium thickener for low to moderate temperature food industry applications.
• SGL Ca-Sulfonate FG EP 2 Grease Calcium Sulfonate food grade grease with EP properties for high temperature food industry applications, operating range -20 to 170C.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life of 80,000-200,000 km for long-life greases under ideal trial conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Valvoline CumminscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner25-year partnership celebrating enduring business relationship. Siddharth Grease & Lubes has been manufacturing private label products for Valvoline Cummins since 1998.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Castrol India Ltd. Indian arm of a global lubricant major listed in India. SGL is a contract manufacturer for Castrol, making Castrol an adjacent strategic customer/counterparty rather than a direct competitor; relevant for understanding customer relationship economics.
• Lubrizol Corporation: U.S. specialty chemicals company supplying lubricant additives that grease and lube manufacturers (including SGL) purchase as key inputs. Not a direct competitor but an essential ecosystem participant whose pricing and product roadmap shape SGL's own formulation economics.

Broad incumbents

• Fuchs Petrolub SE: German-headquartered global lubricant manufacturer with a deep grease and specialty lubricant portfolio and significant OEM and aftermarket presence. Operates broadly across the same product categories SGL produces, including as a customer and competitor to Indian private label players.
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HP Lubricants): Indian state-owned oil major with HP Lubricants as a sizeable branded lubricants and greases business. Comparable end-market exposure in India and overlapping product set in automotive and industrial greases.
• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Servo Lubricants): India's largest state-owned oil company operating the Servo lubricants and greases brand with extensive in-house blending/formulation. Much larger and broader portfolio than SGL, but directly competes in Indian automotive and industrial grease end markets.
• SK Enmove Co., Ltd. (SK Lubricants): South Korean base oil and finished lubricant major with global distribution and B2B/private label supply capabilities. Comparable in finished lubricant blending scale, export orientation, and global customer mix to SGL.

Direct peers

• Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. Indian public-sector conglomerate with a significant industrial and specialty grease manufacturing business (railways, defense, mining, industrial). Most directly comparable Indian grease formulator competing head-to-head with SGL for private label and OEM grease contracts.
• Tide Water Oil Co. (India) Ltd. (Veedol): Indian lubricant manufacturer marketing the Veedol brand across automotive and industrial applications, with private label and B2B contract manufacturing activities. Directly comparable in terms of Indian manufacturing footprint, product breadth, and customer base in greases and oils.
• Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. Indian arm of Gulf Oil International manufacturing and distributing automotive and industrial lubricants including greases. Comparable scale, product mix, and B2B/distribution orientation in the same Indian end markets where SGL operates.

Regional players

• Petromin (Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabian lubricants and petroleum products company focused on Middle East and select international markets where SGL has UAE manufacturing presence via Trinity Lubes & Greases FZC. Comparable regionally in product category and target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ItSiddharth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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