Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Gulf Oil Aims for Higher Margin, Bets on Premium Products
Gulf Oil, a company that makes lubricants for vehicles, is aiming to make more money.
They want to increase their profit margin, meaning they want to keep more of the money they earn.
To do this, they plan to sell more premium lubricants, which are like the fancy versions of the oil.
They are also investing in marketing and new packaging.
The company is also doing well in electric vehicle (EV) charging and batteries.
They are making money from these new areas and have a lot of cash.
Gulf Oil is optimistic about the Indian market, even with the rise of EVs, expecting continued growth in the lubricant market.
Gulf Oil aims to expand its operating margin band to 14–16% in FY26.
The company is focused on growing its premium lubricant sales.
Gulf Oil gained market share in FY25, especially in segments like diesel and motorcycle oils.
The company's DC charging venture, Tirex, tripled revenue and holds about 8–10% market share.
Gulf Oil ended FY25 with over ₹1,000 crore in cash and declared a record dividend.
- Who
- Gulf Oil Lubricants India
- What
- Gulf Oil is aiming to increase its operating margin by expanding premium lubricant sales and investing in EV charging and batteries.
- When
- FY26
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase profitability and capitalize on market growth, including EVs.
- FY26 Margin Target
- 14–16%
- Premium Lubricant Share
- Less than 5%
- Q4 Lubricant Volume
- 39,500 KL
- Tirex Revenue
- ₹78 crore
- FY25 Cash
- Over ₹1,000 crore
- Dividend
- ₹48 per share