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India's lubricant majors bet on EVs, digital infra to fuel future growth

Castrol India has identified electric vehicle fluids as a core growth pillar. Its Castrol ON range of coolants, transmission oils, and greases is already being used across Tata Motors' EV portfolio

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Gulf Oil Lubricants India has begun supplying EV-specific fluids — including transmission oils, brake fluids, and coolants — to about 10 original equipment manufacturers such as Piaggio, Switch, and Propel Industries. (Photo: istock)

Anjali Singh Mumbai

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India’s leading lubricant manufacturers are broadening their portfolios beyond internal combustion engine (ICE) oils to tap into emerging opportunities in electric mobility and digital infrastructure, as the industry adapts to long-term shifts in demand.
 
Castrol India has identified electric vehicle (EV) fluids as a core growth pillar. Its Castrol ON range of coolants, transmission oils, and greases is already being used across Tata Motors’ EV portfolio. The company is also collaborating with global technology providers to develop thermal management solutions for data centres, where rising demand from artificial intelligence applications is driving a transition to liquid-based cooling.
 
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