Gulf Oil Launches Syntrac Engine Oil at India Bike Week 2025
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Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd announced the launch of its new range of Gulf Syntrac, a 100% fully synthetic premium motorcycle engine oil, at India Bike Week (IBW) 2025. The event, held in Panchgani, marked Gulf’s third consecutive year as the main sponsor. The Syntrac range, compliant with API SP standards, includes 11 SKUs in various viscosity grades. Gulf Oil’s financial performance for FY 2026 showed a revenue of INR 3,554 crore, with an EBITDA of INR 470 crore. The company continues to expand its product offerings and strengthen its market presence.
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd has launched its new range of Gulf Syntrac, a 100% fully synthetic premium motorcycle engine oil, at the India Bike Week (IBW) 2025. The event, held in Panchgani, is Asia’s largest motorcycling festival. This marks the third consecutive year that Gulf Oil has been the main sponsor of the event. The launch highlights Gulf’s focus on the premium and high-performance motorcycle segment.
For the financial year 2026, Gulf Oil reported a revenue from operations of INR 3,554 crore, compared to INR 3,284 crore in the previous year. The company’s EBITDA stood at INR 470 crore, up from INR 419 crore in FY 2025. The EBITDA margin increased by 46 basis points to 13.23%. The profit after tax (PAT) was INR 362 crore, compared to INR 308 crore in the previous year. The basic earnings per share (EPS) was reported at INR 73.57.
The Gulf Syntrac range is API SP compliant and features advanced ester-technology. It includes 11 SKUs with viscosity grades such as 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-50, and 20W-50. The engine oil is designed to protect engines, gearboxes, and wet clutches, offering performance under high temperatures, high RPMs, and heavy load conditions. This makes it suitable for aggressive city riding, highway touring, and high-speed runs.
Gulf Oil’s presence at IBW 2025 included showcasing the Gulf Trackhouse Racing Team’s MotoGP bike in Gulf Livery for the first time in India. The event also featured live stunt performances by international enduro stunt performer Pol Torres. These activities reinforced Gulf’s association with global motorsports and its use of racing as a platform for innovation.
The launch of Gulf Syntrac at IBW 2025 aligns with Gulf Oil’s strategy to engage with India’s motorcycling community. The company aims to expand its product offerings in the high-performance segment. Gulf Oil’s initiatives at the event included a Product Display Zone, Bike Service Stop, and Gulf Club Lounge, emphasizing its commitment to the riding ecosystem.
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group, is a leading player in India’s lubricant market. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio in automotive and industrial lubricants. Gulf Oil has a Pan India distribution network and partnerships with around 50 OEMs and over 1,000 industrial clients. The company also exports to more than 25 countries and is a leading manufacturer of the AdBlue® product range.