What lubricants and oils can I source in India?

Engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, transformer oils, greases, cutting and coolant fluids, slideway and heat-transfer oils, food-grade lubricants, and additive packages (anti-wear, EP, viscosity improvers, pour-point depressants).

What is the price of products like engine oil, gear oil, or transformer oil?

Prices vary by grade, base-oil type, additive package, packaging, and order quantity, and move with base-oil costs. Submit your requirement (product, grade, quantity, and location) to receive verified quotes within 24 hours.

Can I source base oils and additive packages for blending?

Yes — lubricant blenders source base oils and additive packages separately. State whether you need a finished lubricant or a base oil / additive package so suppliers quote the correct item.

Lubricants & Greases Supplier Guide India

Q: How do I specify the right lubricant?

State the application, the viscosity grade (for example an ISO VG or SAE grade), and any equipment or OEM specification the product must meet, so suppliers quote a lubricant that fits your machinery.

Lubricants, greases, and oils are formulated from base oils and additive packages to reduce friction, wear, and heat.

In India, buyers source engine, gear, hydraulic, and transformer oils, greases, metalworking and cutting fluids, and specialty products — as well as base oils and additive packages for blending.

The procurement challenge is specifying the correct viscosity grade and any equipment or OEM specification so the product actually fits the machinery.

Trending Snapshot

Benchmark inputs for ongoing procurement cycles.

Engine & Automotive Oils

Role

Vehicle lubrication

Why Trending

Engine, gear, and transmission oils are high-demand across automotive and fleet maintenance.

Typical Use

Vehicles, fleets, and generators.

Industrial Oils

Role

Machinery lubrication

Why Trending

Hydraulic, gear, slideway, and transformer oils keep industrial equipment and power infrastructure running.

Typical Use

Hydraulics, gearboxes, machine tools, and transformers.

Greases

Role

Semi-solid lubrication

Why Trending

Greases lubricate bearings and components where oil cannot be retained.

Typical Use

Bearings, chassis, and industrial components.

Additive Packages & Base Oils

Role

Blending inputs

Why Trending

Anti-wear, EP, viscosity-improver and pour-point additives, and base oils, are sourced by lubricant blenders.

Typical Use

Manufacture and blending of finished lubricants.

Chemical	Role	Why Trending	Typical Use
Engine & Automotive Oils	Vehicle lubrication	Engine, gear, and transmission oils are high-demand across automotive and fleet maintenance.	Vehicles, fleets, and generators.
Industrial Oils	Machinery lubrication	Hydraulic, gear, slideway, and transformer oils keep industrial equipment and power infrastructure running.	Hydraulics, gearboxes, machine tools, and transformers.
Greases	Semi-solid lubrication	Greases lubricate bearings and components where oil cannot be retained.	Bearings, chassis, and industrial components.
Additive Packages & Base Oils	Blending inputs	Anti-wear, EP, viscosity-improver and pour-point additives, and base oils, are sourced by lubricant blenders.	Manufacture and blending of finished lubricants.

Specify the Viscosity Grade and Application

The most common sourcing mistake is asking for "oil" or "grease" without the viscosity grade and application.

The correct grade depends on the equipment, operating temperature, and load, so a quote given without that context is hard to compare and risks harming the machinery.

A stronger enquiry states the application, the viscosity grade (for example an ISO VG or SAE grade), and any equipment or OEM specification the product must meet.

State the application and equipment
Specify the viscosity grade (ISO VG / SAE)
Note any OEM or performance specification required

Finished Lubricant or Base Oil + Additives?

Buyers split into those sourcing finished lubricants and blenders sourcing base oils and additive packages for their own production.

These are quoted very differently, so state which you need.

For blending inputs, specify the base-oil type or grade and the additive function so suppliers quote the correct item.

Specify finished lubricant vs base oil / additive package
For base oils, state the type and grade
For additives, state the function (anti-wear, EP, VI, pour-point)

TDS, Standards, and Documentation

For lubricants and oils, confirm the Technical Data Sheet (TDS), the viscosity grade, and safety documentation.

For transformer oils and other regulated or performance-critical products, confirm the applicable standard or test data before commercial closure.

Ask for recent lot-level documentation, and confirm packaging and shelf-life for your storage.

TDS with viscosity grade and performance data
Applicable standard or OEM approval where required
Safety documentation (MSDS)
Packaging and shelf-life suited to your storage

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