
Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
Market Volume (2025) | 3.01 Billion Liters |
Market Volume (2030) | 3.79 Billion Liters |
CAGR | 4.76 % |
Market Concentration | High |
India Lubricants Market Analysis
The India Lubricants Market size is estimated at 3.01 billion liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 3.79 billion liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.76% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Largest Segment by End-user Industry - Automotive : Due to the higher volume of engine & gear oil used in motor vehicles compared to any other industrial application, automotive was the largest end user among all categories.
- Fastest Segment by End-user Industry - Automotive : Automotive is likely to be the fastest-growing end-use segment of lubricants in India due to consumers' rising purchasing power resulting in increasing vehicle ownership.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the highest consumed product category in India owing to the enormous engine size of cars, motorcycles, trucks & buses and their high oil changing frequencies.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil consumption in India is likely to grow at a faster rate than other product types due to the growing presence of gasoline- and diesel-run vehicles in the country.
India Lubricants Market Trends
Largest Segment By End User : Automotive
- In 2020, the automotive industry dominated the Indian lubricants market, accounting for 58% of the total lubricant consumption in the country. During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption in the automotive industry increased by 35% due to the rapidly growing vehicle usage, sales, and outputs.
- In 2020, COVID-19-related restrictions led to declined maintenance requirements from several industries. The major impact was observed in the automotive industry, which recorded a dip of 15.7% during the year, followed by heavy equipment (11.3%).
- Automotive is likely to be the fastest-growing end-user industry of the Indian lubricants market during 2021-2026, with a CAGR of 6.31%, followed by heavy equipment (3.98%). A recovery in the average mileage of vehicles and an increase in new vehicle sales will likely drive lubricants consumption from the automotive industry during 2021-2026.

India Lubricants Industry Overview
The India Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 67.13%. The major players in this market are Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, BP Plc (Castrol), Gulf Oil International, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (sorted alphabetically).
India Lubricants Market Leaders
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
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BP Plc (Castrol)
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Gulf Oil International
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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

India Lubricants Market News
- March 2022: ExxonMobil Corporation company has appointed Jay Hooley as lead managing director of the company.
- January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
- January 2022: Effective January 21, 2022, Royal Dutch Shell plc changes its name to Shell plc.
India Lubricants Industry Segmentation
By End User | Automotive |
Heavy Equipment | |
Metallurgy & Metalworking | |
Power Generation | |
Other End-user Industries | |
By Product Type | Engine Oils |
Greases | |
Hydraulic Fluids | |
Metalworking Fluids | |
Transmission & Gear Oils | |
Other Product Types |
India Lubricants Market Research FAQs
How big is the India Lubricants Market?
The India Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 3.01 billion Liters in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.76% to reach 3.79 billion Liters by 2030.
What is the current India Lubricants Market size?
In 2025, the India Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 3.01 billion Liters.
Who are the key players in India Lubricants Market?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, BP Plc (Castrol), Gulf Oil International, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited are the major companies operating in the India Lubricants Market.
What years does this India Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the India Lubricants Market size was estimated at 2.87 billion Liters. The report covers the India Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the India Lubricants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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