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BIS IS 13656 / IS 7623 built into formulation before retail launch.
INDIA market · Independent R&D · Est. 2010
Formulation consultancy for India.
Independent lubricant, grease and additive formulation R&D for Indian blenders, brands and industrial buyers — BIS/API/ACEA-grade products, plant setup and full IP transfer, from our New Delhi labs.
Since2010 · New Delhi labs
Formulations500+ delivered
IndependenceNot tied to majors
IPFull transfer to you
Serving India and South Asia
Independent formulation R&D, engineered for India.
India is one of the world’s top-three lubricant markets, with huge motorcycle, passenger-car, commercial-vehicle and industrial demand. Lubechem develops BIS IS 13656-compliant engine oils, every grease chemistry, custom additive packages and specialty fluids — and supports lubricant/grease plant setup and BIS certification across India.
- Founded 2010 by Er. Manoj Kumar, chemical engineer — hands-on senior formulator access
- Fully independent of Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum & Oronite single-source lock-in
- Full BOM, ASTM/IP test data & IP transfer — you own the formula
- Remote-first delivery for India, with on-site support when the project needs it
New Delhi NCR
Mumbai / Pune belt
Chennai / Coimbatore
Ahmedabad / Vadodara
Kanpur / Lucknow
India market focus
What India clients brief us on most.
Specific to India and South Asia — not a generic worldwide boilerplate.
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Two-wheeler JASO MA2 and tractor UTTO/STOU volumes often anchor new blender P&Ls.
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Greenfield plant + QC lab paths with PMEGP / MSME financing in mind.
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Custom DI packages typically 10–25% lower treat cost vs branded majors.
How we serve India
Remote-first chemistry, local commercial outcomes.
Lubechem is headquartered in New Delhi, India. For India manufacturers we run NDA-protected briefs over video, email and WhatsApp, ship documentation packs in English, and schedule on-site visits when scale-up, plant commissioning or troubleshooting needs a formulator on the floor.
- One business-day first response for India enquiries
- Bench batches and ASTM/IP data before commercial release
- Plant / QC lab SOPs when you are building capacity locally
- WhatsApp + Google Meet cadence that fits Indian project teams
What we do
Nine services across the lubricant lifecycle.
From a single formula to a commissioned plant — every service available to India clients.
Lubricant Oil Formulation
Engine, gear, hydraulic, transmission & industrial oils to API/ACEA.
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Grease Formulation
Lithium, complex, calcium-sulfonate, polyurea — every NLGI grade.
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Additive Development
Custom DI, VII & PPD packages — independent of the majors.
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Product Development R&D
EV fluids, bio-lubricants, specialty & food-grade chemistry.
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ASTM / IP Testing & QC
Full test-method validation and QC lab setup.
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Regulatory Compliance
API / ACEA / ISO documentation and market conformity.
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Plant & Lab Setup
Blending and grease plant design, commissioning & SOPs.
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Process Optimisation
Batch failure fixes, yield & SOP improvement.
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Troubleshooting
Diagnose and fix off-spec oil & grease batches.
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Standards & compliance
Built to the standards India buyers require.
We formulate to BIS, API, ACEA and JASO standards and manage BIS certification and documentation for the Indian market. We lead with international standards so your products are accepted across markets — and support the documentation your buyers and regulators expect.
- BIS IS 13656, IS 1012, IS 7623
- API SN/SP, CK-4
- ACEA sequences
- JASO MA2 (motorcycle)
- RDSO (railways)
Industries in India
Lubricants for the sectors that drive India.
Deep-dive industry formulation pages — not just labels.
How we work
From brief to commercial batch in four disciplined steps.
Brief & baseline
NDA, target spec locked, cost targets agreed for the India brief.
R&D & bench batch
Lab formulation and ASTM/IP testing against the locked target.
Scale-up & pilot
Pilot batch, process SOP, full documentation pack.
Handover & support
Full BOM, TDS/MSDS and IP transfer — you own it.
Business details
Lubechem Consultant — serving India
We do not invent a local branch for SEO. Our registered practice is in India; India is an active service market with remote delivery and on-site support when required.
FounderEr. Manoj Kumar · Chief Formulator
EngagementNDA before technical discussion
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Why Lubechem
An independent R&D partner — not an additive reseller.
When an additive company offers “formulation support”, it is limited to its own range. Lubechem designs from individual components across multiple suppliers, so India clients get the right formulation at minimum cost — and own it independently.
- Chemistry-first, hands-on senior formulator access
- 10–25% lower additive treat cost vs commercial packages
- Full formula transparency — you own the IP
- Also: bio-lubricants & EV / specialty fluids
Technical resources
Formulation hubs India teams use next.
Go deeper on chemistry, plant economics and additive independence — then bring the brief to a India engagement.
Lubricant oil formulation
Engine, gear, hydraulic and specialty fluids with full IP transfer.
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Grease formulation
Lithium to polyurea — NLGI grades, drop point and plant SOPs.
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Additive packages
DI / VII / PPD systems as Lubrizol / Afton / Infineum alternatives.
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15W-40 engine oil formula
Composition, treat rates and API category targets.
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Lithium grease manufacturing
Saponification process, QC and scale-up checklist.
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Lubrizol package alternative
Custom DI rebuilds with formula IP transferred to you.
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BIS IS 13656
Engine-oil certification path, tests and timeline.
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Start a lubricant business
Step-by-step market entry for new blenders.
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Plant setup & cost
Blending plant capex bands and commissioning.
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FAQ — India
Common questions.
Do you work with lubricant manufacturers in India?
Yes. Lubechem Consultant works with blenders, private-label brands and industrial buyers in India and worldwide. Engagements run remotely (video, email, WhatsApp) with on-site support as needed, and every formulation is delivered with full IP transfer.
Which standards do you formulate to for the India market?
We formulate to BIS, API, ACEA and JASO standards and manage BIS certification and documentation for the Indian market. We lead with international API, ACEA, ISO and SAE standards so your products are accepted across markets, not just one.
Are you independent of additive suppliers like Lubrizol, Afton and Infineum?
Yes — that independence is our core advantage. We design additive packages from individual components across multiple suppliers, so you get the right chemistry at the best cost and own the formulation outright, with no single-source lock-in.
Can you help a new India brand from formula to finished product?
Yes. We cover the full journey: formulation, bill of materials, ASTM/IP testing, regulatory documentation, plant/lab setup and troubleshooting — then transfer the complete IP so the product is yours.
What should a India blender prepare before the first call?
Send target grades (e.g. 15W-40 CI-4 Plus, NLGI 2 lithium), base-oil availability, monthly volume, and any local standard you must clear. Typical first briefs from India include: BIS IS 13656 / IS 7623 built into formulation before retail launch. We reply within one business day under NDA.
Connect with a specialist
Talk to a formulation specialist serving India.
One business-day response. NDA before any technical discussion. Free initial assessment for India manufacturers and buyers.